COBUILD

What’s the difference between able and capable?

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: able and capable. able If someone is able to do something, they can do it either because of their knowledge or skill, or because it is possible. He… Read More

What’s the difference between advice and advise?

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?

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: plain and plane. plain function playAudio(url) { new Audio(url).play(); } As an adjective, plain can mean: that an object, surface, or fabric is made in entirely… Read More

What’s the difference between information and news?

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: information and news. information function playAudio(url) { new Audio(url).play(); } Information is facts that you learn or discover. You can get more information about our products on our website.  Be… Read More

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

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: look after and look for. look after function playAudio(url) { new Audio(url).play(); } If you look after someone or something, you do what is necessary to keep them… Read More

What’s the difference between beside and besides?

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: beside and besides. beside function playAudio(url) { new Audio(url).play(); } If one thing is beside another, it is next to it or at the side of it. Beside the… Read More

What’s the difference between souvenir and memory?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: souvenir and memory. souvenir function playAudio(url) { new Audio(url).play(); } A souvenir /suːvəˈnɪə/ is an object that you buy or keep to remind you of a holiday, place, or… Read More

What’s the difference between title and headline?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: title and headline. title function playAudio(url) { new Audio(url).play(); } The title of a book, play, painting, or piece of music is its name. He wrote a book… Read More

What’s the difference between roll and role?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: roll and role. roll function playAudio(url) { new Audio(url).play(); } A roll is a very small loaf of bread. The soup is served with a roll and butter. A roll of something… Read More