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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 They won't even be together except weekends.
adverse
to believe something will happen.
averse I don't expect you to start now.
advice 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
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