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Common English Mistakes, Confused Words in English

Commonly Misused Words in English

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

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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

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