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| view - correct spelling noun and verb Example: The couple bought an old house with a spectacular view. noun Example: We will view the samples today. verb |
| But vs. Butt Language is a nuanced and intricate system of communication that often includes words which may sound similar but possess entirely different meanings and usages. The words "but" and "butt" serve as a… |
| knock - correct spelling knock - verb and noun Example: The linebacker tried to knock down the quarterback. verb Example: There was a loud knock at the door. noun |
| Levee vs. Levy Levee vs. LevySo, “levee” and “levy” sound very similar – we’ve already confirmed that. But apart from this similarity and their vaguely similar spelling, there’s nothing else that connects these two… |
| Dual vs. Duel Dual and duel are a pair of homophones which means that both the words spell and sound almost similar but their meanings are entirely different from each other. Homophones are usually the cause of co… |
| knit - correct spelling knit - verb and noun Example: He wanted to knit a scarf for his granddaughter. verb Example: She wore a warm knit under her coat. noun |
| knee - correct spelling knee - noun and verb Example: The surgery on his left knee repaired the torn cartilage. noun Example: The fighter tried to knee his opponent in the groi… |
| approach - correct spelling approach verb and noun Example: This approach will solve the problem. noun Example: The judge asked the lawyers to approach the bench. verb |
| appropriate - correct spelling appropriate adjective and verb Example: A blue suit is appropriate dress for the interview. adjective Example: Congress will appropriate funds for the new prog… |
| approximate - correct spelling approximate adjective and verb Example: She gave an approximate date for completion of the project. adjective Example: The accountant will approximate the amou… |
| associate - correct spelling associate noun and verb Example: She is a new associate with the law firm. noun Example: She will associate with that firm. verb |
| attempt - correct spelling attempt noun and verb Example: The doctor will attempt to reattach the severed finger. verb Example: This vain attempt will undoubtedly fail. noun |
| author - correct spelling author noun and verb Example: The author signed books at Barnes & Noble. noun Example: He plans to author a book about the rise and fall of the dollar. verb |
| prospect - correct spelling prospect - noun (often in the plural) and verb Example: The favorable business prospects attracted the investors. noun Example: He wanted to prospect fo… |
| Gage vs. Gauge A commonly misspelled word is "gauge". Not only is it written wrongly in an inappropriate context, but its meaning is also confused with the signification of the word "gage". Let's discuss the di… |
| knife - correct spelling knife - noun and verb Example: He cut the rope with a sharp knife. noun Example: The ship tried to knife through the tall waves. verb |
| vacuum - correct spelling noun, adjective, and verb Example: The vacuum of space was a mystery to us. noun Example: He used the vacuum cleaner on his floors. adjective Exampl… |
| discipline - correct spelling discipline noun and verb Example: The young mother will provide gentle discipline for her child. noun Example: The young mother will gently discipline her chil… |
| discriminate - correct spelling discriminate verb and adjective Example: The laws must not discriminate against people because of their race. verb Example: The discriminate art connoisseur pr… |
| distance - correct spelling distance noun and verb Example: Distance makes the heart grow fonder. noun Example: She drove a long distance for their rendezvous. noun Example: |
| doctor - correct spelling doctor noun and verb Example: My son, the doctor, treats small children. noun Example: The embezzler tried to doctor the accounts. verb |
| doubt - correct spelling doubt verb and noun Example: We started to doubt our convictions. verb Example: Her dubious credentials raised a serious doubt about her promotion. noun |
| Active Voice vs. Passive Voice Active and passive voice sounds like something complex and complicated, but really, it's not. It's about the relation existing between the subject and the action of a sentence, more exactly about who… |
| Common Yiddish Idioms in English Did you know that the word “bagel” is taken from Yiddish?How about the origin of the word “glitch”? Did you ever use the word “schlep”? Also from Yiddish! Continue reading to learn… |
| promise - correct spelling promise - verb and noun Example: The politician will promise anything to get elected. verb Example: He made a sacred promise to his wife. noun |
