Frequently Confused Words Set 11 (Revised)
Principal / Principle
Principal (noun/adjective): The head of a school or the most important.
Principle (noun): A fundamental truth or belief.
Example: “The principal of the school announced a holiday.” / “She stood by her principles.”
Principle (noun): A fundamental truth or belief.
Example: “The principal of the school announced a holiday.” / “She stood by her principles.”
Flout / Flaunt
Flout (verb): To openly disregard a rule or law.
Flaunt (verb): To show off something ostentatiously.
Example: “He flouted the regulations with impunity.” / “She flaunted her new jewelry.”
Flaunt (verb): To show off something ostentatiously.
Example: “He flouted the regulations with impunity.” / “She flaunted her new jewelry.”
Metal / Medal
Metal (noun): A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, and malleable.
Medal (noun): A piece of metal awarded as a prize or honor.
Example: “The bridge is made of metal.” / “She received a medal for her bravery.”
Medal (noun): A piece of metal awarded as a prize or honor.
Example: “The bridge is made of metal.” / “She received a medal for her bravery.”
Cue / Queue
Cue (noun): A signal for action.
Queue (noun/verb): A line of people or vehicles; to form a line.
Example: “The actor missed his cue.” / “We queued for hours to get tickets.”
Queue (noun/verb): A line of people or vehicles; to form a line.
Example: “The actor missed his cue.” / “We queued for hours to get tickets.”
Allude / Elude
Allude (verb): To refer indirectly to something.
Elude (verb): To evade or escape from danger or an enemy.
Example: “He alluded to his past accomplishments.” / “The criminal eluded capture.”
Elude (verb): To evade or escape from danger or an enemy.
Example: “He alluded to his past accomplishments.” / “The criminal eluded capture.”
Canvas / Canvass
Canvas (noun): A strong, heavy fabric used for tents or paintings.
Canvass (verb): To solicit votes or opinions.
Example: “The artist painted on a large canvas.” / “They canvassed the neighborhood for donations.”
Canvass (verb): To solicit votes or opinions.
Example: “The artist painted on a large canvas.” / “They canvassed the neighborhood for donations.”
Born / Borne
Born (verb): To come into life by birth.
Borne (verb): To carry or support.
Example: “She was born in July.” / “The disease is borne by mosquitoes.”
Borne (verb): To carry or support.
Example: “She was born in July.” / “The disease is borne by mosquitoes.”
Climactic / Climatic
Climactic (adjective): Pertaining to the climax or most intense part.
Climatic (adjective): Pertaining to the climate.
Example: “The movie’s climactic scene was thrilling.” / “The climatic conditions in the desert are harsh.”
Climatic (adjective): Pertaining to the climate.
Example: “The movie’s climactic scene was thrilling.” / “The climatic conditions in the desert are harsh.”
Ensure / Assure
Ensure (verb): To make certain something happens.
Assure (verb): To tell someone something confidently to dispel doubts.
Example: “We ensure quality in all our products.” / “I assure you that everything will be fine.”
Assure (verb): To tell someone something confidently to dispel doubts.
Example: “We ensure quality in all our products.” / “I assure you that everything will be fine.”
Stationary / Stationery
Stationary (adjective): Not moving or changing.
Stationery (noun): Writing materials such as paper and envelopes.
Example: “The car remained stationary at the stop sign.” / “She bought elegant stationery for her letters.”
Stationery (noun): Writing materials such as paper and envelopes.
Example: “The car remained stationary at the stop sign.” / “She bought elegant stationery for her letters.”
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