A reader of one of my recent posts asked for an explanation of the difference between aught and ought. Aught is a very old-fashioned word, found mainly in old literature or poetry. Strangely, it can mean ‘anything’ or ‘nothing’, depending on the context. For further reading, visit About words, a blog from Cambridge Dictionary.
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Blog post written by: Liz Walter
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