Commonly Misused Words in English

English is generously endowed with several types of easily confused words…

Words that sound alike or look alike (moral/ morale) often confuse you, especially those using spell checkers.

HOPE – WISH

AWARD – REWARD

BETWEEN – AMONG

BOWL – BOWEL

DISCREET – DISCRETE

DESSERT – DESERT / WAVE – WAIVE

LOOK – SEE – WATCH

LOSE – LOOSE

PRINCIPAL – PRINCIPLE

QUIET – QUIT – QUITE

REVISE – EDIT

APPRAISE – APPRISE

ASSURE – ENSURE – INSURE

YOU’RE WELCOME OR YOUR WELCOME?

OTHER COMMONLY MISUSED WORDS