The difference may seem easy to see, but read this concise post to make sure you really can pinpoint it.
Tag: confusing words
On My Mind vs. In My Mind
In this post, we'll talk about the mind. To be more precise, we'll talk about what is on our mind and what is in our mind. If you get confused when choosing the preposition, read on...
Hangover or Hungover?
If you've ever been confused not only by "hangover" and "hungover," but also by "hang," "hung" and "hanged," read on...
Learn vs. Study
The meanings, idioms and lots of relevant examples are here, in one post.
Nearly vs. Almost & Barely vs. Hardly
All you need to know about the tricky adverbs is here, in one post.
Policy vs. Politics
Do you sometimes confuse "politics" and "policy"? If you do, this article is just right for you. Read on to know the difference as well as common politics and policy collocations and phrases.
Confusing Words & False Friends
Crush vs. crash, accident vs. incident, activity vs. action, affect vs. effect, continual vs. continuous. during vs. while vs. for, control vs. inspect, loose vs. loose.
Little vs. Small
"Little" and "small" are some of the first words English learners learn. At first, the adjectives seem to be absolute synonyms. But the more you learn, the more you understand that there is no such thing as absolute synonyms. So, how exactly are the words similar and different? Read on to clear up any confusion...
English Vocabulary: Frequently Asked Questions
How do we use "for" and "since"? What's the difference between "still", "yet" and "already"? "Good" or "well"? Read the post to know the answers to these and other FAQs...
Another vs. Different
This post will help you understand all the similarities and differences between the two words. Read it to sort it all out and learn a couple of useful phrases.
