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English for Tourism & Hospitality (108) by Prof. Adel AlSheikh 2020/2021

Some Commonly Confused Words

Here's the thing about the English language: it can be
tricky. It's not just that English can be hard to learn; it
can literally trick you. Both native speakers and those
who speak English as a second language often have
trouble with homonyms, homophones, homographs, and
heteronyms—that is, words that sound alike or are
spelled the same but have different meanings and/or
pronunciations.

Other words may not sound alike or look alike, but they
are close enough in meaning that people often get them
confused. Below, we have compiled a list of commonly
confused words and troublesome expressions to help you
sort out these tricky terms.

Confusables Meanings & Usage

accept to agree to receive or do
 The store doesn't accept credit cards.

except not including
expect
adverse  They won't even be together except
weekends.
averse
advice to believe something will happen.

 I don't expect you to start now.
unfavorable, harmful
 The match has been cancelled due

to adverse weather conditions.

strongly disliking; opposed
 She seemed averse to all he said.
recommendations about what to do
 “May I ask your advice about something?”

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