Easily Misused Words in English That You Should Know

LOSE:

• To no longer have something because you do not know where it is, or because it has been taken away from you:

Example:

• He's always losing his car keys.
• At least 600 staff will lose their jobs if the firm closes.

MISS:

• To fail to do or experience sth. planned or expected:

Example: I missed the start of the exam because the bus was late.

• To arrive to late to get on a bus, train or aircraft:

Example: You’ll miss your train if you don’t hurry up.

TRAVEL:

• To move or go from one place to another

Example:

• I travelled to Japan during my holiday.

JOURNEY:

• The act of travelling from one place to another, especially in a vehicle

Example: 

• We made our return journey by car.
• I love going on long jouneys.

TRIP:

• A Journey in which you go somewhere, usually for a short time and come back again.

Example: 

• We went on a trip to Barcelona with my school last weekend. 

HISTORY:

• The study of or a record of past events considered together, especially events of a particular period, country or subject.

Example:

• I studied modern European history at college.

STORY

• A description, either true or imagined, of a connected series of events.

Example:

• I don’t know if it’s true but it’s a good story.

SENSIBLE:

• Based on or acting on good judgment and practical ideas or understanding.

Example:

• I think the sensible thing to do is phoning before you go and ask for directions.
• Be sensible! Driving too fast is crazy.

SENSITIVE:

• Easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to be upset, embarrassed or angry.

Example:

• He was very sensitive about his scar and thought everyone was staring at him.
• She is a very sensitive person. She cries easily.