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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deadly, deathly
Which should you use, deadly or deathly ? The adjective deadly means lethal or likely to cause death. The adjective deathly means suggestive of...
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dedicated
The adjective dedicated , meaning devoted to a task or purpose, is followed by the preposition to and a noun or noun equivalent. Correct: He was...
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deduce, deduct
Which should you use, deduce or deduct ? The verb deduce means to arrive at a fact by reasoning. The verb deduct means to subtract from a total. ...
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deduct, detract
Which should you use, deduct or detract ? The verb deduct means to take away an amount or part from a total. The verb detract means to make something...
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definite, definitive
Which should you use, definite or definitive ? The adjective definite means fixed, certain, or clear. The adjective definitive may mean better than...
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defuse, diffuse
Which should you use, defuse or diffuse ? The verb defuse means to make a difficult or dangerous situation calmer by reducing or removing its cause....
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delusion, illusion
Which should you use, delusion or illusion ? A delusion is a false or mistaken belief. An illusion is a deceptive appearance or a false impression. ...
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delusions of grandeur, illusions of grandeur
Which should you use, delusions of grandeur or illusions of grandeur ? The construction delusions of grandeur means a false belief of one’s own...
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dependant, dependent
Which should you use, dependant or dependent ? A dependant is someone who depends on you for financial support, such as a child or family member who...
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derisive, derisory
Which should you use, derisive or derisory ? The adjective derisive means showing derision. The adjective derisory means worthy of derision. ...
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