Commonly Confused Words

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They're

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A contraction of 'they are'. Used to indicate a group of people or things. Example: They're going to the park.

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There

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Refers to a place or location. Example: The book is over there.

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Their

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A possessive pronoun indicating ownership. Example: Their dog is very friendly.

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Where

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Used to ask about a place or location. Example: Where are you going?

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Wear

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To have clothing on one's body. Example: I wear a jacket when it's cold.

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Were

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The past tense of 'are'. Example: They were at the party last night.

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Buy

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To purchase something. Example: I want to buy a new toy.

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By

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A preposition indicating the means of achieving something. Example: I traveled by bus.

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Loss

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The state of losing something. Example: The team suffered a loss in the game.

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Lost

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The past tense of lose; to have failed to keep something. Example: I lost my keys.