Tag: frequently mixed up words
All ready/Already
Scribendi.com's editors explain the difference between all ready and already.
Allusion vs. Illusion
Though “allusion” and “illusion” aren’t quite homophones, they sound so similar that they’re extremely easy to mix up. Let Scribendi's editors explain the difference between "allusion" and "illusion."
Appraise/Apprise
Scribendi.com's editors explain the difference between appraise and apprise.
Assure/Ensure/Insure
Scribendi.com's editors explain the difference between assure, ensure, and insure.
Bare/Bear
Scribendi.com's editors explain the difference between bare and bear.
Capital/Capitol
Scribendi.com's editors explain the difference between capital and capitol.
Complacent/Complaisant
Scribendi.com's editors explain the difference between complacent and complaisant.
Continual vs. Continuous
Have you ever wondered about the difference between "continual" and "continuous"? Scribendi's editors explain so you can use "continual" and "continuous" correctly every time.
