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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comic, comical
Which should you use, comic or comical ? The adjective comic means relating to comedy. Something that is comical makes you laugh. Incorrect: He is a...
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common, mutual
Which should you use, common or mutual ? The adjective common means belonging to or shared by two or more people. The adjective mutual is used to...
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complacent, complaisant
Which should you use, complacent or complaisant ? When you are complacent , you feel too confident and relaxed because you think you can deal with...
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complement, compliment
Which should you use, complement or compliment ? Complement when used as a verb means to combine well with something. When used as a verb, compliment...
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complementary, complimentary
Which should you use, complementary or complimentary ? The adjective complementary means completing something else. The adjective complimentary means...
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comply to, comply with
Which should you use, comply to or comply with ? The verb comply means to act according to an order, set of rules, or request. Comply takes the...
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composed of, comprised of
Which should you use, composed of or comprised of ? The verb compose means to form something. The verb comprise means to consist of. The phrase...
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comprehensible, comprehensive
Which should you use, comprehensible or comprehensive ? The adjective comprehensible means understandable. The adjective comprehensive means complete...
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comprise, comprise of
Which should you use, comprise or comprise of ? The verb comprise means consist of; comprise of is incorrect. Incorrect: The book comprises of three...
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comprise, constitute, constitute of
Which should you use, comprise , constitute or constitue of ? The verb comprise means to consist of. The verb constitute means to form part of; the...
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