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Confusing Words

English is a vast and intricate language, filled with words that look and sound similar, often making it challenging to differentiate between them. These commonly confused words can create obstacles for learners and native speakers alike, as they can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunications.

Theatre vs. Theater: Difference between Theater vs. Theatre with Examples

Last updated on December 7, 2023 by 7ESL
Theatre vs. Theater

With words that only differ by a couple of letters, it’s natural to be slightly afraid that these actually have …

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Implicit vs. Explicit: When to Use Explicit vs. Implicit (with Useful Examples)

Last updated on December 8, 2023 by 7ESL
Implicit vs. Explicit

A simple change in the prefix is usually enough to give the word a different meaning or even turn it …

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Epidemic vs. Pandemic: What’s the Difference between Pandemic vs. Epidemic?

Last updated on December 8, 2023 by 7ESL
Epidemic vs. Pandemic

When listening or reading public health news, you might come across two words, epidemic vs. pandemic. Both of them have …

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In Vivo vs. In Vitro: Differences between In Vitro vs. In Vivo

Last updated on December 8, 2023 by 7ESL
In Vivo vs. In Vitro

When we discuss scientific methods, particularly in biology and medical research, two terms frequently arise: in vivo vs. in vitro. …

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GIMP vs. Photoshop: Useful Difference between Photoshop vs. GIMP

Last updated on December 9, 2023 by 7ESL
GIMP vs. Photoshop

When you hear the phrase “photographic editing software”, the first thing that you probably think about is Photoshop. Indeed, this …

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Past vs. Passed: Useful Differences between Passed vs. Past

Last updated on December 6, 2023 by 7ESL
Past vs. Passed

There are many homophones or words that sound almost the same in the English language, and no wonder that they …

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Lets vs. Let’s: When to Use Lets or Let’s (with Useful Examples)

Last updated on December 7, 2023 by 7ESL
Lets vs. Let's

An apostrophe can make a huge difference and change the meaning of the word completely. This is why, when you …

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Less vs. Fewer: Difference between Fewer vs. Less (with Useful Examples)

Last updated on December 8, 2023 by 7ESL
Less vs. Fewer

Have you ever get confused with less vs. fewer? If you have, there’s no reason to worry because these two …

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Was vs. Were: How to Use Were vs. Was Correctly

Last updated on March 15, 2021 by 7ESL
Was vs. Were

Was vs. were! Even native English speakers and people who’ve been learning this language for a very long time sometimes …

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Genotype vs. Phenotype: Useful Difference between Phenotype vs. Genotype

Last updated on December 8, 2023 by 7ESL
Genotype vs. Phenotype

Biology is full of terms that are confusing even to those who’re interested in it and who study it at …

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Whoever vs. Whomever: When to Use Whomever or Whoever (with Useful Examples)

Last updated on December 8, 2023 by 7ESL
Whoever vs. Whomever

Many words that sound and look very similar create problems for even those of us who are rather confident in …

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Clip vs. Magazine: Differences between Magazine vs. Clip

Last updated on December 8, 2023 by 7ESL
Clip vs. Magazine

When you’re writing or talking about something, it’s important that you have a good understanding of the subject. What’s even …

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Ethics vs. Morals: Difference between Morals vs. Ethics in English

Last updated on December 8, 2023 by 7ESL
Ethics vs. Morals

Ethics vs. Morals often intertwine, yet they define distinct aspects of human behavior. In most cases, when any one of …

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EDT vs. EST: How to Use EST vs. EDT Correctly

Last updated on December 8, 2023 by 7ESL
EDT vs. EST

Timezone abbreviations are short but usually differ only by one letter, so it’s no wonder that they are causing a …

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Payed vs. Paid: When to Use Paid vs. Payed with Useful Examples

Last updated on December 8, 2023 by 7ESL
Payed vs. Paid

Payed vs. paid, two variations that sound similar but have different applications. Isn’t it annoying that one word can have …

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Parameter vs. Statistic: When to Use Statistic vs. Parameter (with Useful Examples)

Last updated on December 8, 2023 by 7ESL
Parameter vs. Statistic

In the realm of statistics, it’s fundamental to distinguish between parameter vs. statistic, as both play instrumental roles in the …

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Psychopath vs. Sociopath: Differences between Sociopath vs. Psychopath

Last updated on December 8, 2023 by 7ESL
Psychopath vs. Sociopath

When it comes to anti-social personality disorders, two words that you’re probably thinking about are psychopath vs. sociopath. Many people …

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That vs. Which: When to Use Which vs. That (with Useful Examples)

Last updated on December 8, 2023 by 7ESL
That vs. Which

If there’s one pair of words in the English language that causes even the most experienced writers to stop for …

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Inductive vs. Deductive Reasoning: Useful Differences between Inductive & Deductive Reasoning

Last updated on December 7, 2023 by 7ESL
Inductive vs. Deductive Reasoning

Inductive vs. deductive reasoning are core methods of logical thinking that allow us to make sense of complex problems and …

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PDT vs. PST: When to Use PST vs. PDT with Useful Examples

Last updated on December 8, 2023 by 7ESL
PDT vs. PST

Due to the fact that the Earth is elliptical, while the sun is rising in one part of the planet, …

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