Frequently Confused Words Set 13
Compliment / Complement
Compliment (noun/verb): An expression of praise or admiration.
Complement (noun/verb): Something that completes or goes well with something else.
Example: “She gave him a compliment on his performance.” / “The wine complements the meal perfectly.”
Complement (noun/verb): Something that completes or goes well with something else.
Example: “She gave him a compliment on his performance.” / “The wine complements the meal perfectly.”
Core / Corps
Core (noun): The central part of something.
Corps (noun): A group of people working together in a specialized task.
Example: “The core of the problem lies in communication.” / “The Marine Corps is a vital branch of the military.”
Corps (noun): A group of people working together in a specialized task.
Example: “The core of the problem lies in communication.” / “The Marine Corps is a vital branch of the military.”
Stationary / Stationery
Stationary (adjective): Not moving or changing.
Stationery (noun): Writing materials like paper and envelopes.
Example: “The car remained stationary at the stoplight.” / “She bought beautiful stationery for her correspondence.”
Stationery (noun): Writing materials like paper and envelopes.
Example: “The car remained stationary at the stoplight.” / “She bought beautiful stationery for her correspondence.”
Morning / Mourning
Morning (noun): The early part of the day.
Mourning (noun): The expression of sorrow for someone who has died.
Example: “Good morning! How are you?” / “The family is in mourning after their loss.”
Mourning (noun): The expression of sorrow for someone who has died.
Example: “Good morning! How are you?” / “The family is in mourning after their loss.”
Fewer / Less
Fewer (adjective): Refers to countable items.
Less (adjective): Refers to uncountable quantities.
Example: “There are fewer cars on the road today.” / “I have less water than you.”
Less (adjective): Refers to uncountable quantities.
Example: “There are fewer cars on the road today.” / “I have less water than you.”
Council / Counsel
Council (noun): An assembly or group of people for advice or governance.
Counsel (noun/verb): Advice or guidance; to give advice.
Example: “The city council meets every week.” / “She sought legal counsel for her case.”
Counsel (noun/verb): Advice or guidance; to give advice.
Example: “The city council meets every week.” / “She sought legal counsel for her case.”
Dual / Duel
Dual (adjective): Consisting of two parts.
Duel (noun): A formal combat between two people.
Example: “The car has dual airbags for safety.” / “The knights fought a duel to settle their dispute.”
Duel (noun): A formal combat between two people.
Example: “The car has dual airbags for safety.” / “The knights fought a duel to settle their dispute.”
Pedal / Peddle
Pedal (noun/verb): A foot-operated lever, such as on a bike.
Peddle (verb): To sell goods, especially door-to-door.
Example: “She pressed the pedal to accelerate.” / “He peddles fruit at the local market.”
Peddle (verb): To sell goods, especially door-to-door.
Example: “She pressed the pedal to accelerate.” / “He peddles fruit at the local market.”
Medal / Meddle
Medal (noun): A decorative award for achievement.
Meddle (verb): To interfere in something that is not one’s concern.
Example: “He received a medal for bravery.” / “Don’t meddle in their personal matters.”
Meddle (verb): To interfere in something that is not one’s concern.
Example: “He received a medal for bravery.” / “Don’t meddle in their personal matters.”
Peak / Peek
Peak (noun): The highest point.
Peek (verb): To take a quick look.
Example: “We reached the peak of the mountain.” / “She peeked through the curtains.”
Peek (verb): To take a quick look.
Example: “We reached the peak of the mountain.” / “She peeked through the curtains.”
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