Here is a list of commonly misused words or word phrases. The definitions of these words or word phrases may come from Cambridge Dictionaries Online, MacMillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners or Oxford Dictionaries Online.
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but, however
Which should you use, but or however ? The coordinating conjunction but is used to link two contrasting ideas. But joins words, phrases, or clauses...
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by, by means of
Which should you use, by or by means of ? The preposition by has many meanings. By is used to say how something happens. By may also mean according...
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cellar, seller
Which should you use, cellar or seller ? A cellar is a room under the ground floor of a building, usually used for storing things. A seller is a...
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censor, censure
Which should you use, censor or censure ? The verb censure means to express severe disapproval of someone or something, especially in a formal...
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ceremonial, ceremonious
Which should you use, ceremonial or ceremonious ? The adjective ceremonial means involving or relating to a ceremony. The adjective ceremonious may...
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ceremonially, ceremoniously
Which should you use, ceremonially or ceremoniously ? The adverb ceremonially means in a way involving or relating to a ceremony. The adverb...
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certificate, certification
Which should you use, certificate or certification ? The noun certificate may mean an official document that states that the information on it is...
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cessation, cession
Which should you use, cessation or cession ? The noun cessation means the fact or process of ending. The noun cession means the formal giving up of...
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cession, session
Which should you use, cession or session ? The noun cession means the formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state. The...
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chafe, chaff
Which should you use, chafe or chaff ? The verb chafe means to make or become damaged or sore by rubbing. The verb chaff means to tease. Incorrect:...
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