COBUILD

What’s the difference between advice and advise?

21st Aug 2023

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: advice and advise. advice Advice is a noun. If you give someone advice, you tell them what you think they should do. Take my advice – don’t… Read More

What’s the difference between plain and plane?

14th Aug 2023

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: plain and plane. plain As an adjective, plain can mean: that an object, surface, or fabric is made in entirely one colour that has no pattern,… Read More

What’s the difference between information and news?

7th Aug 2023

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: information and news. information Information is facts that you learn or discover. You can get more information about our products on our website.  Be Careful! Information is an uncountable noun. Don’t say… Read More

What’s the difference between look after and look for?

31st Jul 2023

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: look after and look for. look after If you look after someone or something, you do what is necessary to keep them healthy, safe or in good condition. Read More

What’s the difference between beside and besides?

24th Jul 2023

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: beside and besides. beside If one thing is beside another, it is next to it or at the side of it. Beside the shed was a huge tree. I… Read More

What’s the difference between souvenir and memory?

17th Jul 2023

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: souvenir and memory. souvenir A souvenir /suːvəˈnɪə/ is an object that you buy or keep to remind you of a holiday, place, or event. He kept the spoon as… Read More

What’s the difference between title and headline?

10th Jul 2023

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: title and headline. title The title of a book, play, painting, or piece of music is its name. He wrote a book with the title `The Castle’. `Walk under Ladders’… Read More

What’s the difference between roll and role?

3rd Jul 2023

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: roll and role. roll A roll is a very small loaf of bread. The soup is served with a roll and butter. A roll of something such as cloth or paper is… Read More

What’s the difference between quiet and quite?

26th Jun 2023

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: quiet and quite. quiet Quiet is an adjective. Someone or something that is quiet makes only a small amount of noise. Bal said in a quiet voice, `I have resigned.’ The… Read More