5 Words You’ve Been Using Incorrectly This Whole Time

Brandon SpecktorBrandon SpecktorUpdated: Apr. 21, 2016

It's literally ironic when you use "literally" to mean "figuratively."

1. Unique

Unique defintion common words used incorrectly
2. Ironic

Ironic defintion common words used incorrectly
3. Enormity

Enormity defintion common words used incorrectly
4. Plethora

Plethora defintion common words used incorrectly
5. Literally

Literally defintion common words used incorrectly

Which misused words do you correct most often?

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Originally Published: May 13, 2013
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