of s Phrases combining “of” with a noun followed by “S” may seem redundant,since both indicate possession; nevertheless, “a friend of Karen’s” isstandard English, just as “a friend of Karen” and “Karen’s friend” are. Facebook Twitter Google + Do you make these 10 mistakes? benefactor vs beneficiary basicly vs basically ruff vs rough as less as possible vs as little as possible hyperdermic vs hypodermic gaurd vs guard wreckless vs reckless epic vs epoch warmongerer vs warmonger greatful vs grateful