The Common Mistake: Tome (Time)

One of the most common mistakes in English grammar is confusing the words "tome" and "time".

The word "tome" refers to a large, heavy, or scholarly book, often associated with ancient or long texts.

On the other hand, the word "time" is a noun that refers to the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future. It can indicate a specific period or duration, or it can be used more broadly to refer to the general passing of minutes, hours, days, etc.

Examples:

Incorrect: I need to find some free tomes in the library.

Correct: I need to find some free time in the library.

Incorrect: He spent a great amount of time reading a tome.

Correct: He spent a great amount of time reading a book.

It's important to pay attention to which word we use in order to communicate clearly and avoid confusion.

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