Learn correct “beggar” vs incorrect “begger.”
Incorrect spelling - Begger mistakenly replaces “ar” with “er.”
"begger" is a common misspelling of "beggar". Always use "beggar" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
Beggar means someone who asks for money or charity.
"beggar": Beggar means someone who asks for money or charity.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" A beggar sat by the street.
"Correct:" They helped the beggar.
"Correct:" He dressed like a beggar for the play.
"Incorrect:" A begger sat by the street.
"Incorrect:" They helped the begger.
A: Beggar.
A: No.
A: A person who requests charity.
A: A beggar asked for help.
A: Think 'beg' + 'ar'.
""Beggar" is correct; 'begger' is always wrong because it uses the wrong ending."