Tag: meaning

Risk vs. Threat

Both risk and threat are about some unpleasant or dangerous things. But they are different. How? Do you feel it? Put the feeling into words and learn useful vocabulary to talk about risks and threats!

Easily Confused Phrases

How Are You? vs. How Are You Holding Up? Would You Care For It? vs. Would You Care About It? Hold On vs. Hold Up First vs. In the First Place What's the Problem? vs. What's Your Problem?

Work vs. Job

The problem with “work” and “job” is in the interconnection between the meanings of the words. To explain one, we often have to use the other, which may lead to confusion and misunderstanding. That’s why in this case ample examples are especially important. Let’s have a close look at the two nouns.

Class vs. Lesson

Class and lesson are among the most frequently used words in English. So, we can often hear something like “Mary took guitar lessons” or “I go to dance classes”. Are the words interchangeable? Let’s find out…

Rash vs. Rush

The words sound similar but the meaning is totally different. Read the post to get it right.

Present Perfect: Forms, Uses, Context

"Make your present perfect because your past is continuous and your future is indefinite." Unknown

Among vs. Across

Have you ever wondered what the difference between "across" and "among" is? It may seem easy, but consider the sentences: 1) Unemployment is quite high, especially among young people. 2) Unemployment is quite high across the continent. Is it just about a place and a group of people? Read on to make it all clear...