Commonly Confused Words

Front

What is the difference between 'quiet' and 'quite'?

Back

'Quiet' means making little or no noise, while 'quite' means to a certain extent or degree.

Front

What does 'they're' mean?

Back

'They're' is a contraction of 'they are'.

Front

What does 'there' refer to?

Back

'There' is used to refer to a place or location.

Front

What is the meaning of 'loose'?

Back

'Loose' means not tight or free from attachment.

Front

What does 'lose' mean?

Back

'Lose' means to be unable to find something or to fail to keep something.

Front

When do you use 'lay' vs 'lie'?

Back

'Lay' requires a direct object (to lay something down), while 'lie' does not (to lie down oneself).

Front

What is the meaning of 'their'?

Back

'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership by multiple people.

Front

What is the meaning of 'there'?

Back

'There' indicates a location or place.

Front

What is the meaning of 'they're'?

Back

'They're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

Front

What is the difference between 'loose' and 'lose'?

Back

'Loose' describes something that is not tight, while 'lose' refers to the act of not being able to find something.