Commonly Confused Words in English

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Commonly Confused Words in English
« on: August 02, 2018, 09:18:11 AM »
Lessons  Commonly Confused Words are --

Vacant vs Vacate
The definition of vacant is empty. Vacate is to move, leaving a place uninhabited.

True vs Truth
The definition of true is being loyal, something that is real, factually correct, accurate or provable. Truth is something that has been proven by facts or sincerity.

Some vs Somewhat
Some is indefinite numeral adjective, which is used to refer to an unknown or unspecified number of people or things. Somewhat means to some extent.

So vs Such
So means the way or amount shown. The definition of such is the same or as already mentioned.

Shoot vs Shot
Shoot is defined as to fire a weapon or to move quickly. The definition of a shot is an attempt at scoring or accomplishing something.

Remainder vs Remaining
Remainder is a noun which means 'leftover'. Remaining is an adjective.

Real vs Really
Real is an adjective which means ‘authentic’. Really হচ্ছে একটি adverb.

Quick vs Quickly
The definition of quick is someone or something which is prompt or swift. Quickly means in a quick manner.

Plenty vs Plentiful
The definition of plenty is enough or an adequate amount. The definition of plentiful is having more than enough.

Past vs Passed
The definition of past is former or something that has already happened. ‘Passed’ is the simple past tense and past participle form of the verb ‘pass’.

-Collected from internet.
-Dewan Mamun Raza
--Lecturer, CSE, DIU