Commonly Confused
There are some terms that always get confused with each other, and then there are terms that get confused with themselves. Read about these confusing terms!
Homophone vs. Homonym vs. Homograph: What’s the Difference?
“Aseptic” vs. “Sterile”: Do You Know the Difference?
Simile vs. Metaphor: Understand The Difference
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“Prebiotics” vs. “Probiotics:” What’s the Difference?
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“Psychic” vs. “Medium”: Are These Synonyms?
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“Commonwealth” vs. “State”: Which One Do You Reside In?
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Plant Cell vs. Animal Cell: What’s the Difference?
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Apple Cider vs. Apple Juice: What’s The Difference?
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Element vs. Compound: What Is the Difference?
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Espresso vs. Coffee vs. Cappuccino: We Spill the Beans
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Indica vs. Sativa: There Is a Difference
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Hallowmas vs. All Saints’ Day: What’s The Day After Halloween Actually Called?
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Terror vs. Horror: Which One Is Worse?
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Scythe vs. Sickle: Cutting Away At Their Differences
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“Hispanic” vs. “Latino”: When To Use Each Term
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In Spite Of vs. Despite: What’s The Difference?
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Affective vs. Effective: Which Is Correct?
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Resume vs. Résumé: A Brief Account Of Their Differences
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White Tie vs. Black Tie: Which Is More Formal?
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Tuxedo vs. Suit: Cracking the Dress Code
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Mixtape vs. Album: What’s The Difference?
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Hip-Hop Vs. Rap: A Music, A Culture, And A Phenomenon
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Invaluable vs. Valuable: Do They Mean the Same Thing?
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Mass vs. Weight: the Measurable Difference
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Titled vs. Entitled: Which Is Correct?
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Avenge vs. Revenge: What’s the Difference?
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Widow vs. Widower: What’s the Difference?
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Cord vs. Chord: What’s the Difference?
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Queer vs. Gay: How the Words Are Different, and Why It’s Important
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Aisle vs. Isle: Learn the Differences
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Aid vs. Aide: Helping Explain The Differences
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Cacao vs. Cocoa: What’s the Difference?
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Defence vs. Defense: Which Is The Correct Spelling?
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Undergraduate vs. Graduate: Educate Yourself On The Difference
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Wander vs. Wonder: How to Use Each Word
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Port and Starboard: How to Remember the Difference
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Modem vs. Router: Troubleshooting The Difference
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Breathe Vs. Breath: What Is The Difference?
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Extortion Vs. Blackmail: What Is The Difference?
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Rat Vs. Mouse: Is There A Difference Between Mice And Rats?
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Course vs. Coarse: A Crash Course on the Differences
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Seperate Or Separate? Which Is The Correct Spelling?
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Premier vs. Premiere: Debuting the Differences
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Quite Or Quiet? Quite A Few Contrasts Between Them
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Silicone Vs. Silicon: The Material, Elemental Differences
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Jam vs. Jelly: Spreading The Word About The Differences
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Misdemeanor Vs. Felony: What’s The Difference?
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“You’re Welcome” Or “Your Welcome”: Which One Is Correct?
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Bourbon Vs. Whiskey, Whisky, Scotch, And Rye: All The Differences
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What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo? Are They the Same?
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Language vs. Dialect vs. Accent: Letting The Differences Speak For Themselves
