Commonly Confused Words

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Allowed

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Permitted or given permission to do something. Example: Aleena was allowed to have one more chocolate chip cookie.

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Aloud

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Spoken or said in a voice that can be heard. Example: The nurse read aloud to the sick child.

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Breathe

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To take air into the lungs and then expel it; the act of respiration. Example: Aquaman can breathe underwater.

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Passed

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The past tense of pass; to have successfully completed something. Example: He studied for the test, so he passed.

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Apart

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Separated by a distance; not together. Example: Apart from one loss, we have an almost perfect record this season.

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Affect vs Effect

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Affect is a verb meaning to influence something. Effect is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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Principal vs Principle

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Principal refers to the head of a school or organization. Principle refers to a fundamental truth or proposition.

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Complement vs Compliment

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Complement means something that completes or goes well with something. Compliment means a polite expression of praise.

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Stationary vs Stationery

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Stationary means not moving. Stationery refers to writing materials, like paper and envelopes.

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Elicit vs Illicit

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Elicit means to draw out a response or reaction. Illicit means forbidden by law or rules.