Commonly Confused Words

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know

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To have information or understanding about something.

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new

Back

Something that has recently come into existence or is not previously known.

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threw

Back

The past tense of throw, meaning to propel something with force through the air.

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some

Back

An unspecified amount or number of something.

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whole

Back

Complete or entire; not divided.

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no

Back

A word used to give a negative response.

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knew

Back

The past tense of know, meaning to have had information or understanding.

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through

Back

In one side and out the other; moving in one side and out the other.

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sum

Back

The total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers.

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hole

Back

An opening or a hollow space in a solid object.