Admitted or Amitted
Which Spelling is Correct? Confused between "admitted" and "amitted"? Learn the correct spelling, meaning, and how to use it properly in your writing.
Amitted
Incorrect spelling - "Amitted" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "admitted" with a "d" after the "a."
"Amitted" is a common misspelling of "Admitted". Always use "Admitted" when referring to the correct word.
Admitted
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Admitted" is the correct spelling. It means to have allowed entry or to have confessed to something.
Definition of Admitted
"Admitted": "Admitted" is the correct spelling. It means to have allowed entry or to have confessed to something.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Admitted
- • Confessed
- • Allowed
- • Accepted
- • Acknowledged
- • Granted
Usage Examples
"Correct:" She was admitted to the university.
"Correct:" He admitted his mistake.
"Correct:" The patient was admitted to the hospital.
"Incorrect:" "Amitted" is not used in standard English.
"Incorrect:" Always use admitted when referring to entry or confession.
Notes:
- • Admitted is spelled with a "d" after the "a" and before the "m."
- • Used to describe allowing entry or confessing to something.
- • Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- • The word comes from Latin "admittere" meaning "to let in."
- • "Amitted" is never correct in any context.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is "amitted" ever correct?
A: No, "amitted" is never correct. The proper spelling is always "admitted."
Q: How do I remember the correct spelling?
A: Remember the "d" after the "a" in "admitted."
Q: What does admitted mean in a hospital context?
A: It means a patient has been officially accepted for care and treatment.
Q: Why do people often misspell this word?
A: The misspelling "amitted" occurs because people forget the "d" in the middle.
Summary
Remember: Admitted is the correct spelling with a "d" after the "a." It means to have allowed entry or confessed to something. The misspelling "amitted" is never correct. Use "admitted" in all contexts requiring this meaning.