Commonly Confused

12 Pairs of Commonly Confused Animal Words

The animal words went in two by two, hurrah, hurrah!

Connotation vs. Denotation: Literally, what do you mean?

It's about meaning and nuance

Cue vs Queue: What is the Difference?

Here's a hint: one of them means 'hint'

Caucus and Primary: What is the difference?

Broth or Stock: A Difference You Can Taste

You might find both in your soup

Disinfectant vs. Antiseptic: Does it matter what you use?

There is a difference

Sex vs. Gender: How They’re Different

Delusion vs. Hallucination: An Explanation

Concurrent vs. Consecutive: What's the difference?

Some hints for keeping them in order

Economic or Economical: What’s the deal?

Sometimes there is an economical choice

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

We promise you're not the only one who has trouble with these words

Attain or Obtain: What's the difference?

Read this to attain/obtain understanding

Your vs. You're: How to Use Them Correctly

Here's your explanation, and you're welcome

'Fewer' and 'Less'

We all want fewer problems and less trouble with 'fewer' and 'less'

Led vs. Lead

Apart vs. A Part

In Person vs. In-Person

The (Lack of) Meaning of ‘Lorem Ipsum’

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

How to pick the right one

'Bare' vs. 'Bear'

The difference bears repeating

Is It 'Could' or 'Couldn't Care Less'?

Can you care fewer?

'Supposably' vs. 'Supposedly'

Yes, they are both real words

Do You 'Hock' or 'Hawk' a Loogie?

A question for the ages

Is it one word or two?

27 words with commonly confused spacings

‘Metaphor’ vs. ‘Simile’

Shall we compare thee to a summer’s day?