Commonly Confused Words

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What is the difference between 'compliment' and 'complement'?

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'Compliment' means to praise someone, while 'complement' means something that completes or goes well with something else.

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What does 'its' mean?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership, as in 'the dog wagged its tail.'

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What does 'then' mean?

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'Then' is used to indicate time or sequence, as in 'We went to the park, then we had dinner.'

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What is the difference between 'stationary' and 'stationery'?

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'Stationary' means not moving, while 'stationery' refers to writing materials like paper and envelopes.

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What does 'than' indicate?

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'Than' is used in comparisons, as in 'She is taller than her brother.'

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What is the meaning of 'it's'?

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'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has,' as in 'It's raining outside.'

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What does 'affect' mean?

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'Affect' is a verb that means to influence something.

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What does 'effect' mean?

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'Effect' is a noun that refers to the result of a change.

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What is the difference between 'fewer' and 'less'?

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'Fewer' is used with countable nouns, while 'less' is used with uncountable nouns.

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What does 'accept' mean?

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'Accept' means to receive something willingly.