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Commonly Confused Words

The term “commonly confused words” refers to words
that have similar sounds or similar spellings but different
meanings, or words that have similar meanings but different uses.

“Accept” means to receive.

accept xcept “Except” means to exclude.
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“Affect” means to have an effect on.

affect ffect “Effect” means a result, or to cause something to happen.
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“Quite” means entirely.

e t “Quiet” means silent.
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“Then” is used to refer to a time in the past or future.

then n “Than” is used to compare two different objects.
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“Beside” means next to something.

beside i des “Besides” means in addition to something.
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“All ready” means completely prepared.

all read e ady “Already” means before the present time.
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