Is there any word more often misspelled than "definately"(definitely)?

Question

Seriously, I see so many people misspell that damn word.

Answer 1

Yes, definitely "separate" as well! Other common problems include:

were for where
your for you're
it's and its
their, there, and they're

Answer 2

right here's a catalogue of the top a hundred misspelled words! Take Care! SD suitable by risk accommodate acquire acquit plenty beginner obvious argument atheist have self assurance calendar class cemetery changeable collectible committed judgment of right and incorrect conscientious extensive conscious sure(ly) disappear self-discipline drunkenness embarrass kit exhilarate exceed existence journey fiery foreign places fourth gauge in many cases grammar grateful assure harass top hierarchy lack of understanding prompt self sufficient fundamental intelligence its / this is judgement expertise entertainment library lightning maintenance manoeuvre souvenir millennium miniature mischievous major occasion at times happen / handed off prevalence good parallel parliament interest pigeon possession foremost helpful / concept privilege questionnaire acquire advise referred reference suitable non secular eating place ridiculous rhythm sandal time table scissors clever separate particular success to / too / 2 the following day their / they're / there 12th tyranny till vacuum vicious climate weird and wonderful you're / your

Answer 3

My students consistantly wrote other words wrong... theirs definately something with English spelling...

Answer 4

I more often see "seperate" (separate) spelled incorrectly.

Answer 5

separate; lots of variations, but you have to remember: there is "a rat" in separate

Answer 6

My students had a hard time with"Barbecue".

Answer 7

extremaly
present continuououes ;-)

Answer 8

buisness- i cant even spell it

Answer 9

I don't know, but it drives me nuts!!!!!!!

Answer 10

Yes, they're is. ;)