Commonly Confused Words

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Advice vs. Advise

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Advice is a noun (something you give), while advise is a verb (something you do).

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Affect vs. Effect

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Affect is a verb (to influence), while effect is a noun (the result of an influence).

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Allusion vs. Illusion

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Allusion is a reference to something, while illusion is something that seems real but isn't.

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Almost vs. Most

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Use almost when referring to nearly all; use most when referring to a majority.

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Already vs. All ready

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Already is an adverb (indicating time), while all ready is an adjective (fully prepared).

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Alright vs. All right

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Always use all right as two words; alright is considered slang.

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Alter vs. Altar

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To alter means to change something; an altar is a table used in religious ceremonies.

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Altogether vs. All together

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Altogether means completely; all together means in a group.

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Among vs. Between

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Use between for two items; use among for more than two.

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Anymore vs. Any more

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Anymore means any longer; any more refers to additional quantity.