They started as same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.
The most common vowel sound in English causes many spelling problems.
What about Day Tomorrow?
Why does it sound strange to say 'funner' or 'funnest?'
Is it all the same anyway?
A simple way to keep them apart. (Most of the time.)
What our editors are looking for when they enter words in Merriam-Webster.