After many months, I am back and hope to continue with my blogging.
We
tend to get confused between words either because they look alike or sound
alike. They need not necessarily be homonyms or homophones. Some kind of
similarity can make people get confused. When we misuse words, the greatest
disadvantage is that we fail to get our ideas across. They can also prove
hilarious or dangerous. It is better to know the difference between words and
use them appropriately.
1. Abuse Maltreatment
of a person or animal
In
some houses, children are abused even
today.
Misuse The incorrect or improper use of
something.
The officer was
arrested for misusing his authority.
2. Adapt Adjust
My
sister easily adapted to her new
home after her wedding.
Adopt Follow;
legally raise another’s child
The
childless couple adopted a baby girl
last month.
Adept Expert
He
is an adept at playing saxophone.
3. Affect Influence somebody or something
Meera is affected by the chill weather.
Effect Result; being in force or
operation; power to influence
This medicine has very good effect.
4. Alibi The
accused’s claim of having been somewhere else
The movie, ‘Drishyam’ revolves round the concept
of alibi.
Alias Also
known as (a.k.a)
Chanakya alias Kautilya was the author of Arthashastra.
5. Alone Without
company
I
don’t like to stay alone in the
house.
Lonely Feeling
alone
We at times feel lonely in the midst of a crowd.
More will follow.
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