Commonly Misused Words! English is generously endowed with several types of easily misused words. Words that sound alike or look alike (moral/ morale) often confuse you, especially those using spell checkers.
Commonly Misused Words in English
HOPE – WISH
AWARD – REWARD
BETWEEN – AMONG
Learn the Difference between BETWEEN vs. AMONG in English.
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 Confused Words
I have a bone with the last picture. Without the word “ Commonly”, just saying “confused words” is a misuse in itself… The words are not confused themselves, they confuse people.