James Carter
Timber or Timbre This can be especially confusing when you hear a word before you see it written. Two good examples are timber and timbre. … Read more
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Any More or Anymore In everyday English, however, they can have different jobs. The good news is that the difference is not as difficult as … Read more
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Anymore vs Any More In many sentences, however, the small space between the words changes how they work. This can be confusing for English learners … Read more
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Cite vs Site vs Sight However, their meanings, spellings, and uses are completely different. That is why even good English learners sometimes mix them up. … Read more
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Bored vs Board This is why many English learners mix them up when writing. They are homophones—words that have the same pronunciation but different spellings … Read more
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Alter vs Altar This can be frustrating, especially when you are learning English by listening and speaking. Two good examples are alter and altar. These … Read more
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Adopted vs Adoptive The biggest difference is simple: adopted usually describes a person or animal that has been taken into a new family through adoption. … Read more
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Bath or Bathe Both words are connected with washing the body, but they do not work in the same way. One is usually a noun, … Read more
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On the Side or At the Side Both can talk about a position beside something, so it is easy to think they can be used … Read more
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Brick and Mortar or Brick and Morter This is a common spelling mistake because “mortar” does not sound exactly the way it looks. When people … Read more
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