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!
In Spite Of vs. Despite: What’s The Difference?
Port and Starboard: How to Remember the Difference
Premier vs. Premiere: Debuting the Differences
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“Dementia” vs. “Alzheimer’s”: What’s The Difference?
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“Accept” vs. “Except”: What’s The Difference?
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“Placebo” vs. “Nocebo”: The Good And The Bad
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“Pagan” vs. “Wicca”: What Is The Difference?
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“Monolith” vs. “Megalith”: What’s The Difference?
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“Crow” vs. “Raven”: Do You Know The Difference?
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Is “Noel” the Same Thing as “Christmas”?
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“Nauseated” vs. “Nauseous”: Which One To Use When You’re Feeling Sick
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“Alligator” vs. “Crocodile”: Do You Know The Difference?
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“Cost” vs. “Price”: How Much Is The Difference?
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“Grieve” vs. “Bereave”: What Is The Difference?
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“Torturous” vs. “Tortuous”: What Is The Difference?
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“Recuse” vs. “Resign”: What’s The Difference?
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General To Private: What’s The Order Of Military Ranks?
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“Dopamine” vs. “Serotonin”: The Difference Between These Happy Hormones
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What Is The Difference Between “Equality” And “Equity”?
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“Confident” vs. “Confidant”: What’s The Difference?
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“Democracy” vs. “Republic”: Is There A Difference?
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“Panic Attack” vs. “Anxiety Attack”: Which One Have You Had?
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“Reeking” vs. “Wreaking”: What’s The Difference?
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“Theory” vs. “Hypothesis”: What Is The Difference?
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“Magma” vs. “Lava”: Which Is Scarier?
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“Marketing” vs. “Advertising”: What’s The Difference?
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“Intrusive” vs. “Obtrusive”: What’s The Difference?
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“Psychopath” vs. “Sociopath”: Is There A Difference?
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What Is The Difference Between A Llama And An Alpaca?
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“Dissent” vs. “Protest”: Why Choosing The Right Word Matters
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“Infamous” vs. “Notorious”: Which One Is Better?
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Emotional Support Animal vs. Therapy Animal vs. Service Animal
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“Street Art” vs. “Graffiti”: What’s The Difference?
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Asynchronous vs. Synchronous: What’s The Difference?
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“Strike” vs. “Boycott”: What’s The Difference In Their Demands?
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“Barbecuing,” “Grilling,” And “Smoking”: What’s The Difference?
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“Net” vs. “Gross”: What Does This Difference Cost You?
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“Karen” vs. “Becky” vs. “Stacy”: How Different Are These Slang Terms?
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“Democrat” vs. “Republican”: Where Did The Parties Get Their Names?
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“Malignant” vs. “Benign”: Which Is Which?
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“Majority” vs. “Plurality”: What Their Differences Mean For This Election
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Nazi vs. Fascist: Is There Really A Difference?
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“Race” vs. “Ethnicity”: Why These Terms Are So Complex
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“Capital” vs. “Capitol”: Do You Know Where You’re Going?
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WikiLeaks vs. Wikipedia: Do You Know The Difference?
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What’s The Difference Between “Mistrust” vs. “Distrust”?
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“Unalienable” vs. “Inalienable”: Is There A Difference?
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Paradox vs. Oxymoron: What’s The Difference?
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“Slander” vs. “Libel” – What Is The Key Difference?
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“Contagious” vs. “Infectious”: The Difference Can Be Important
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“Acronyms” vs. “Abbreviations” vs. “Initialisms:” What’s the Difference?
