Commonly Confused Words - Part 1

to speak of or mention something or someone in an indirect way

• allude

• elude

to support or help prove a statement, theory, etc. by providing information or evidence

• collaborate

• corroborate

a verb that means "to completely enclose or surround someone or something"

• envelop

• envelope

a noun that refers to materials that are used for writing or typing, or specifically to paper

• stationary

• stationery

a noun that refers to a large group of people

• horde

• hoard

to avoid or escape someone or something by being quick, skillful, or clever

• allude

• elude

to work with another person or group in order to achieve or do something

• collaborate

• corroborate

a noun that refers to an enclosing cover for a letter, card

• envelope

• envelop

a noun to refer to a large amount of something valuable that is kept hidden

• horde

• hoard

an adjective meaning "not moving" or "not changing"

• stationary

• stationery