Misused Words #1

Front

Increase:

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addition

Front

A noun meaning an opinion or recommendation for action.

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advice

Front

A verb meaning to recommend or inform.

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advise

Front

To give a portion or designate an amount.

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allot

Front

A large number or amount

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a lot

Front

An issue of a book or newspaper

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edition

Front

Result or outcome

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effect

Front

Receive:

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accept

Front

To cause a change; influence

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affect

Front

Not a real word: a lot, allot

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alot