“Allusion” vs “Illusion”: The Difference, Examples & Questions
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 illusion.”
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homophones
Homophones are words that sound the same but mean different things, or are spelled differently, like “bare” and “bear“; effect and affect; weather and whether or they’re, their and there.
We can largely hold homophones accountable for what makes English such a confusing language to learn, understand and master. These words mess up even proficient English speakers and writers, and that’s because many are inherently confusing; like evoke and invoke, which not only sound similar, but have meanings that overlap as well.
To be able to easily distinguish between homophones, homonyms (and homographs), read our deep-dive guides which cover the proper usage of these words, along with their correct meaning and word classes.
“Accept” vs. “Except”: What’s the Difference?
Accept is a verb: to receive,something that is offered or presented. Except is a preposition that means ‘but’ or ‘excluding’.
Allude vs. Elude (Definition & Examples)
To allude means to hint at something, or to indirectly refer to something. To elude is to avoid or escape, often in a skillful or cunning way.
Imminent, Eminent, Immanent: Explained, Definitions & Examples
‘Imminent’ describes something that’s impending, ’eminent’ describes something as respectable or notable, and ‘immanent’ refers to a quality that’s inherent or innate.
When is it Correct to Use Their, They’re, or There?
“There” means that place, “their” is possessive pronoun, and “they’re” is a contraction that combines they and are.
When to Use Affect vs. Effect
Affect vs. effect: what’s the difference? How do you use affect and effect? Here’s a pro (Grammarflex) tip to aide your memory—it’s as easy as remembering that affect is a verb and effect is a noun. See what I did there? The letters in bold, (i.e., those that altogether spell RAVEN), stands for ‘remember,… Read More »When to Use Affect vs. Effect
Whose vs. Who’s: What’s the Difference?
Who’s is a contraction that combines who and is. Whose is the possessive form of who.
When is it Correct to Use Too vs. To?
To is a preposition; too is mostly functions as an adverb; and two refers the the number.
Is it Any Time or Anytime? Which Is Correct?
Is any time one or two words? Do you have any time to read this article to figure it out?
When is it Correct to Use Weather vs Whether?
Is it whether, weather, or wether? One refers to one or two possible choices, the other describes what it’s like outside.
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