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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 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?

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 souvenir and memory?

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?

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?

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?

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

What’s the difference between industrious and industrial?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: industrious and industrial. industrious An industrious person works very hard. She was industrious and always trying to improve herself. Michael was an intelligent, industrious man. industrial Use industrial to describe things related… Read More
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