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WASHINGTON, D.C.
Use Washington, D.C., in text. Do not spell out District of Columbia. In an address, use Washington, DC (no periods).
WAY/WAYS
The word way is singular; the word ways is plural.
- Pittsburgh is a long way from Los Angeles.
- There are several ways to travel from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles.
WEB SITE, WORLD WIDE WEB
See Computer Terminology section.
WHO/WHOM
Who and whoever are used as subjects of verbs or as predicate pronouns. Whom and whomever are used as objects of verbs and prepositions.
- Jane was the woman who told the story.
- Whoever comes to the shelter will get help.
- Whom were they talking about?
- Bring whomever you like to the party.