Compliment vs. Complement (Definition & Examples)
August 19, 2023
A compliment is an expression of flattery or admiration. A complement is “a thing that completes or brings to perfection”.
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The Difference Between “Illicit” vs. “Elicit” Explained
August 19, 2023
Illicit is an adjective that describes something as unlawful, prohibited or morally frowned upon. Elicit is a verb that means to bring forth or draw
When to Use Averse vs. Adverse (The Difference, Examples)
August 18, 2023
Averse is used to describe someone’s personal feelings of dislike (or aversion) towards something. Adverse typically applies to negative events, effects, actions or outcomes.
Some of the Most Commonly Confused Words in English
August 18, 2023
Take a gander through this list of commonly confused homophones in English. Do you know the difference between ‘advice’ and ‘advise’, or ‘allusion’ and ‘illusion’?
The Difference Between Principle and Principal
August 17, 2023
Principle is a noun that means “a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption”. Principal is an adjective and a noun that refers to the
Do you Give Advice or Advise? When to Use Advice vs. Advise
August 17, 2023
To advise is a verb that describes the act of giving advice. Advice is a noun that refers to the actual guidance or recommendation that’s
The Difference Between “Ensure”, “Insure” and “Assure”
August 16, 2023
Ensure means “to make something certain to happen”. Assure means “to tell someone confidently that something is true”. Insure means “to guarantee against loss or
Is it “A lot”, “Allot” or “Alot”? (Examples, Definitions, Explanation)
August 15, 2023
To allot is to allocate resources amongst a group or people. A lot is mostly an adverb meaning “to a great deal or extent”, and
“Allusion” vs “Illusion”: The Difference, Examples & Questions
August 15, 2023
An allusion is an “an implied or indirect reference especially in literature”, whereas illusions are “a misleading image presented to the vision, e.g., an optical