All the following words and phrases have become common, but their acceptance is varied, and each will undoubtedly make some grammarians furious. (Okay, I may have based this list off of what made my mom furious.) I will devote a separate comment to each one and end with a “that’s all” comment. Remember, this list is not inclusive.
Different than. There is a time and place it is acceptable to use, but generally it’s (wrong) stylistically worse. “Different from” is generally better. For more, see https://www.grammar.com/different-from-vs-different-than.
Human(s) (noun). “Human” by itself is an adjective, a characteristic of being a “human being.” Although, admittedly, the dictionary does accept “human” by itself as a noun. ╭(╯^╰)╮
Irregardless. No. Just no. The dictionary admits that it is a dialect word. Regardless, the rest of the grammarians see it as imaginary, so don’t use it.
That’s all for now, folks! Admittedly, this is the last of the grammar lessons I had planned when I started this venture. Please stay tuned while I think up some more. Or I can do requests. ╮(╯▽╰)╭
@Blitz It sounds weird to me too. But I almost never hear anyone say “different from” or see it written. It’s always “different than.” ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Maybe it’s a regional thing?
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