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Such As vs Like

While such as can be used as an adverb, like can be used as an adverb, an adjective,

or a preposition in a sentence. Such as and like are both used to describe things,

persons, and ideas.

The differences between such as and like are very faint that people oftentimes

overlook them. Choosing which one to use can be confusing even though their

differences are not that notable. Here are what makes them different:

Like is used when talking about similarities that are indefinite or very significant. It is

used to describe something that has the same characteristics as another and which are

used in combinations.

Example:

Anne loves furry animals like rabbits and hamsters. In this sentence, it is stated thatAnne loves furry animals, but it does not necessarily imply that she likes rabbits and

hamsters.

Like is used when comparing things or persons that have similar qualities, quantities,

or degree.

Example:

John is smart like Peter. In this sentence, it is stated that both Peter and John are

smart.

Like doesnt need any punctuation such as commas or colons.

Example:

Hamsters are furry creatures just like guinea pigs and rabbits. It is not necessary to

use commas or colons in this sentence.

Such as is used when talking about specific persons or things.

Example:

Smart people such as John and Peter are most likely to succeed in their chosencareers. It is stated that John and Peter are both smart and are likely to succeed.

It is used to specify certain things or persons as examples when the objects of

comparison are certain.


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Example:

My dog Sushine loves to eat sweet food such as chocolates and candies. Chocolates

and candies are examples of sweet food.

It is also used when listing specific items.

Example:

Fruits such as oranges, apples, grapes, and papayas are rich in vitamin C. It is used to

specify fruits that are rich in vitamin C.

Although it is not necessary, a lot of people use commas or colons before or after such

as.

Example:

Small, furry animals, such as dogs and cats, are the usual favorite pets of littlechildren. It is necessary to use commas in this sentence to specify the examples given.

Like is used to exclude certain things when comparing items while such as is used to

include certain things. Both such as and like can be used in lieu of the other. They

can be interchanged. Whichever one chooses to use, the meaning of the sentence will

still be the same.

Summary:

1.Like is used when talking about indefinite similarities between people or thingswhile such as is used when talking about specific persons or things.

2.Like is used when comparing persons or things and describing the similarities

between things or persons while such as is used to give specific examples especially

when the objects of comparison are definite.

3.When using like, commas or colons are not needed. But when using such as,

commas or colons are usually used before or after it.

Idiom vs Expression

There are many types of people in the world, and the majority of them are social people.

They tend to enjoy talking to others and, as such, they are bound to use an idiom or an

expression to share their views or ideas. While most people think that an idiom and an


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expression is one and the same, there is more than meets the eye in the usage of these

two words.

Idioms are phrases that are sometimes defined differently from the words that are used

to make them. In short, you cant take idioms literally. One good example is to kickthe bucket. To others itwouldsimply mean the act of kicking a bucket; to others it

means to die or death. Idioms can also be called slang terms because of the way their

wordings are defined.

Every country, state, region, or location has their own versions or variations of slang

words. If you hear idioms or idiomatic expressions that youre not familiar with, chances

are you will not be able to understand the meaning behind these words or phrases. The

problem with idioms is that you wont understand them unless the speaker tells you

what they really mean.

Idiomatic phrases that have been used over the years like: Back to Square One (Start

all over again) is now understood by almost everyone. The meanings of these popular

idioms had not changed through the passing of time, and it makes these phrases easier

to understand. Although there are some idioms that have different meanings, most

idioms that are used today still retain their original definitions.

An expression, on the other hand, is sharing your views or ideas through speech, facial

features, and even with the use of body language. An expression that is used as a phrasewill help the listener see the words as the speaker sees them and understands them the

way they do. In short, an expression is a method that the speaker uses to convey their

message in a manner that will be understood by the receiver.

In expressions, ones message will be easier to understand compared to an idiom which

can have many meanings. Some peoplesaythat the usage of idioms and expressions can

also be influenced by the location (country, state, city, etc.) of the native speaker. Speech

patterns or speech behaviors of the people who use these idioms or expressions can

affect the meaning behind these words.

Proper communication is important because it helps the people around you understand

the message that you are trying to tell them. This also means that the exchange of words

during a conversation will depend on the way an individual perceives the words that the
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speaker uses. If possible, use only idioms or expressions that are familiar to them so that

misunderstandings will not occur.

So the nexttimeyou use an idiom or an expression, make sure that the meaning behind

these words is properly understood. If not, then it might cause confusion, and you mighteven regret using these words in a conversation.

Summary:

1. Idioms are words that cannot be defined literally. Expressions are used to convey a

message the way the speaker wants it to be understood.

2. An expression is easier to understand when compared to an idiom that youre not

familiar with.

3. Speech patterns and behaviors can affect the meaning behind idioms and expressions.

Latter vs Former

Linguistics has three categories, namely; the study of language form and structure,

language meaning, and language in context. The study of language form or structure is

also called grammar which focuses on the rules that are followed by the speakers or

listeners of a language.

These rules include the fields of morphology which is the formation and composition of

words, syntax which is the formation and composition of phrases and sentences from

words, and phonology which is the sound of words.

Grammar also includes phonetics which is the study of the physical properties of speech,

semantics which studies the meaning of words, and pragmatics which is the study of

how spoken words are used in communication.

Adjectives are used in the composition of phrases and sentences. They are used to

qualify anounor a pronoun and give moreinformationabout a subject. Most languages

have adjectives including the English language.

There are several classifications of adjectives:
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* Attributive adjectives, which precede the noun that they modify but depending on the

adjective and its relationship to the noun, it can also follow the noun.

* Predicative adjectives, which are linked to the noun they modify by a linking

mechanism.

* Absolute adjectives, which modify the noun or pronoun that they are nearest to.

* Nominal adjectives, which act as nouns.

* Descriptive adjectives, which describe the noun.

* Adjectives of quantity, which tell the quantity and value of the subject.

* Demonstrative adjectives, which point out particular things.

The words latter and former are adjectives, particularly demonstrative adjectives.

They are determiners used to express or identify the relative position of a noun

intimeand space.

They refer to things that have already been named in a sentence, and they are usually

used in formal language. They refer to things or people that have been previously

mentioned and are now being cited in another sentence.

Former refers to the first of the two things or people that are mentioned previously

while latter refers to the second of the two things or people mentioned. Former means

older, and latter means the most recent or the latest.

Examples:

1. May Belle and June Leah are both good singers, but the former is far better than the

latter.

2. Zenia and Imelda are both her friends, but the latter is closer to her than the former.

3. The latter part of the 19th century brought many technological advances to mankind.

4. This mango is succulent and fresh. The former means the mango is juicy and

delectable; the latter means that it is recently harvested.

5. We have harvested two batches of prawns. Although all of the prawns that we

harvested met the quality standards of the importer, the former were larger than thelatter.

Summary:

1. Both latter and former are demonstrative adjectives. Latter refers to the second of

two things or people that are mentioned in a sentence while former refers to the first of
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two things or people mentioned.

2. Former means older while latter means the latest or most recent.

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In vs Within

The words in and within are called prepositions which are used to link nouns,

pronouns, and phrases to complete a sentence. They also indicate a spatial and logical

relationship between the objects they connect which give sentences sensible meanings.

For example: The car is in the garage. In is used to describe the location of the car.

Within can also be used to substitute for the preposition in which makes it look like

this: The car is within the garage. While both terms identify where the object is, theyalso portray different meanings.

In is a definitive and specific description of an objects location while within describes

an estimation. In almost always refers to being inside with finality while within

requires parameters to be accurate. To make things easier to understand, look at this

example: Elvis is in the building. Its very clear where the subject is located, which is,

inside the building.

Now changing in to within, the sentence becomes like this: Elvis is within thebuilding. It becomes somewhat hazy where the subject really is without some sort of

measurement to base it upon. But when a reference point is added, it becomes like this:

Elvis is within five meters of the building. This shows where the subject is which is very

near the building but not inside.

One key point that makes it all the more confusing is thefactthat within can be used to

refer to something that is contained internally or inside which is very similar with what

the word in means. Take the same example: Elvis is within the building. It can be

transformed to mean that the subject is confined inside an area of the building which

goes like this: Elvis is within the lobby of the building. While its still not precise,

nevertheless, it implies that the subject is really inside.

Summary:

1. In and within are both prepositions that refer to spatial or a logical relationship

between two or more subjects in a sentence.
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2. In is specifically defined as being inside while within implies being inside of a given

set of parameters relative to the object its linking to and not actually inside of it.

Some vs. any

Movies and musicaretwo of the most powerful influences in the modern world. In fact,

they have a major impact on peoples behavior; affecting how they act, what they

believe, their aspirations, convictions, and even how they communicate with others. It is

not the Medias fault, however, that the way we now communicate has become arguably

less refined. This is largely because of slang or street language which has had an impact

on correct grammar. The popularity of slang is contributing to the break down in proper

English and this incorrect form of English is being passed on to the next generation. Asa result of this, the value of proper sentence construction or even intelligible

conversations may be lost. One example of this breakdown is the incorrect usage of the

word any instead of some and vice versa.

Are there any differences between any and some? Are there some similarities

between the two? These are interesting questions and it is highly likely that you have

used the two interchangeably at some point in the past. You probably didnt even think

they were different, but they are and you dont have to be a linguist or a grammar expert

to know the differences between the two and when to use any and when to use some.

You just have to remember some key points.

Any and some are both determiners. These two words are almost synonymous with each

other and are often used interchangeably to state an indefinite quantity or numbers of

objects, events, or people only when it is informal. It is commonly used when the

specific or exact number is unimportant or irrelevant or if the exact number is not

known. Any and some are both used for affirmative and negative questions. For

example, Will you eat any? Will you eat some? Wont you eat any? Wont you eat some?If you reallylook at it youll have a difficulty finding differences between the the two. But

there are.

Any for instance, as a general rule, is used in negative answers and statements. For

example, Arent there any of those things left? Or I dontneedany of those. As long as
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you keep the statement negative, then you should use any. It is also used when the

statement is positive but has a negative meaning, an example of this is My best friend

never does any good acts.

Some, on the other hand, is used separately with any only when the statement isaffirmative or positive in nature and also when the expected answer of a question is

positive Examples for this determiner are: Tina had some free time on her planner

today. Or Please buy me some chocolates and wine on your way home. For an

affirmative question, an example would be, Can I have some of those artichokes,

please?

So as you can see, the difference and similarities of the determiners some and any are

not that difficult to remember. Just use it in your writing as often as you can and youll

be able to get it right. Remember that it may be fun to o occasionallyend grammarssome time, but dont ma you break the rules all the time it might become a habit which

you get to used to.

During vs. while

These days thereareso many grammatical errors that are often accepted. The worse

thing is, you can even hear it or see it broadcasted to the public. In the contemporary

grammar there are some errors that are somehow accepted. Still, there are some errors

that must be properly dealt with. One important grammatical usage that should be

focused upon are the words while and during. These words both tell that something

else is happening the same time as another. However, there are proper times when the

usage of these words should be followed.

Here are some examples of using the word during in the wrong way: I was eating

during watching television. Awkward, right? The right way in stating this sentence is: Iwas eating while watching television. Though they both mean two things are happening

at the same time, they still have different usage. Here is an example of using the word

while incorrectly: you can drink soda while the game. The correct way in stating this

sentence is: you can drink soda during the game. It is clear that there is a big difference

in using these words in a sentence even though they mean the same.
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It is very important that you must be particular in the grammatical usage of these words,

because this may just ruin the entire construction of your sentence. Let us differentiate

the way these words are used. If you can notice, the word during must be followed by

anounand the word while is followed by a clause. Another difference between these two

is the word during is a preposition and the word while is a conjunction.

With these differences, you can see that they cannot be used interchangeably. You can

notice that the word while is followed by a sentence. Not only that, the subject and the

verb follow the word while. On the other hand, a noun follows the word during. That

noun is the event that is happening at the same time the other event is taking place. This

shows that there are two activities happening at the same time.

Here are some sentences where the word while is used: I was playing basketball while I

ate hotdog. Another is: I was driving while I was singing my favorite song.

Here are some examples of using the word during: I was calling you during the

presentation. Another example is: I was running fast during the marathon.

As you can see, it is quite easy to determine where to put the words during and while. It

is also very clear how it must be properly used. With these, your sentence will properly

be constructed.

Summary:

1.

Though both means two things are happening at the same time, during is a preposition

and while is a conjunction.

2.

During is followed by a noun and while is followed by a sentence.

3.

While is followed by the subject and the verb and during is followed by a noun phraserepresenting the other event which is also happening.
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Always vs Forever

Always and forever are often used as words meaning the same thing. It is extremely

difficult to find any difference between the two words. Individuals will usually interpret

always and forever to have the same meaning, and in some instances this will be the

case.

The word always is an adverb and is often used to mean that the action you are

describing will last at all times. The context for which this adverb is used is paramount

to its understanding. For example, if you were to say I will always love you, you would

be declaring your love seemingly for an infinite period of time.

Forever is also used as an adverb to describe the action taking place. Forever is a

relatively new word to the English language and is taken to mean for eternity, or if you

prefer, never ending. Its meaning is strongly governed by the context in which it is used.

For example, if I were to say I will love you forever It would mean I was declaring my

undying love for you; a love that will be never ending and that will always be there for

you.

There is no real difference between the two words. Both words are used as adverbs to

describe actions taking place. Many people use both words to express the same feeling.

It is not the words, but the context in which they are used which interprets their

meaning. The English language denotes that the word forever is actually the synonym ofthe word always. This concludes that both words are used for the same meaning.

Summary

1. Always and forever are both adverbs.2. Both words are often used for the same meaning.3. Forever is the synonym of the word always.4. It is the contexts in which the words are placed that denote their true meaning.5. In conclusion there is no tangible difference between the two words.

Repeatedly vs Frequently

Repeatedly, frequently. Yet another pair of English adverbs that make our world a little more complex than it already

is. They both refer to executing an action more than once or several times, yet one cant just say I go to the mall

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sounds off and quite awkward, doesnt it? And it only takes common sense really for one to detect that something is

not right. Confusing may they be, they, for sure, have their individual definition and usage.

If youd look it up in the dictionary, repeatedly means done in repetition or, more simply, done several times. An

action or instance that happens repeatedly means that it occurs again and again. Although it connotes repetition, it

does not give a hint as to with what intervals the recurrence takes place. Recurrence can actually be over a period of

time with varying interval duration. For example, when one says he repeatedly violated the law, we can deduce that

the subject committed offenses against the law twice or more but it leaves a hanging question on whether they all took

place within a lifetime, within a year, within an hour or within a minute. Solely by itself, it can not imply the length of

interval with which the instances happened. Another example: Jane repeatedly changed her hairdo would tell us that

the subject shifted to one hairstyle from another several times but does not indicate how often it actually happened.

There is simply no clue of regularity. The same goes with Dad repeatedly advised him to stay focused. We have no

idea whether the repetition happened in one day or throughout the subjects lifetime.

A less broad term would be frequently. By definition, it means done many times at short intervals or done

habitually. When an instance takes place frequently, it implies that it is done regularly on relatively short intervals.

Like repeatedly, the action occurs several times. However, more than once is not necessarily enough to qualify as

frequent. For instance, saying I went out of the country thrice is not particularly the same as saying I went out of thecountryfrequently. It is for the reason that the former did not indicate a period or interval to qualify it as something

frequent. But if one considers a specified period of time or an interval length such as in the case of I went out of the

country thrice a month, then that is tantamount to saying the subject did goabroadfrequently. Further examples like

Sam comes here frequently towatch your show, We go to IHOP frequently, and Dennis and Angela have been

seeing each other frequently all connote that the action occur regularly at short intervals- may be once a week in this

specific set of examples.

Here are two guide questions to help you determine the right adverb to use. First, does the repetition happen

regularly over a period of time? If the answer is yes, use frequently. Otherwise, go for the broader term- repeatedly.

Second, did the action occur not more than thrice? If yes, then the appropriate word is repeatedly.

Summary

1. Frequently and repeatedly are English adverbs that both connote repetitive occurrence.2. Repeatedly is a broader term.3. Repeatedly means done in repetition or done several times. It does not imply regularity or length of

interval.

4. Frequently means done many times at short intervals or done habitually. There is regularity in therepetitions over a period of time.

5. Two guide questions to determine which one to use: First, does the repetition happen regularly over a periodof time? Second, did the action occur not more than thrice?

Already vs All Ready

Many learners, most especially the non native English speakers, easily get confused with

the use of the words already and all ready.

Foremost, they are different in the sense that already is an adverb, while all ready is a

phrase that usually functions as an adjective.
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Using already is seen in this example The delivery has already arrived. In this

sentence, already denotes something that happened previously (past).

As an adverb, already means by this time, by now, even now, by then, so soon or

previously.

Conversely, all ready does not seem to require any additional explanation. It simply

means ready but with the word all. Thus all ready means that some event, happening,

person or thing is completely prepared.

All ready is used in this sample sentence the delivery is all ready for shipping. In this

sense, all ready means that the delivery is all prepared. It therefore pertains to

something that is still going to take place (future).

In another example, you should use already in this sentence The players have

already taken the kicking practice. You can use all ready if the sentence was written

this way The players are all ready to take the kicking practice.In some other sense, the adverb already can be used in statements with some element

of surprise. For example, when your friend will ask you through phone if you are on your

way to his or her place and then you suddenly give a remark Actually, Im already

here!

With regard to the history of the word already, some experts of the English language

say that this adverb actually came from the two-word phrase all ready. Its meaning was

supposedly the same. But over time, already came to have its own meaning different

from all ready.In terms of formality, many writers denote that all ready is used in the informal type of

writing. In its more formal notation, it is simply written as ready (dropping the word

all).

Summary:

1. Already is an adverb, while all ready is a phrase that is usually used as an adjective.2. Already is more inclined to events that just happened or has happened previously

(past), while all ready leans more on events that are still to happen in the not so far

future.3. Already can also be used in statements that have a minor element of surprise.4. All ready is used more for informal writing.

All Right vs Alright


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Many people, not only grammarians stumble upon a confusing and ongoing debate

about the usage of the words all right and alright. At first, the two may seem very

similar because of their close spelling notations. However, carefully examining each

word really tells you something more. And so, is it really all right to use alright?

Basically, many grammarian such as Bill Walsh, emphasized in his publications that the

use of alright is not really all right. In support to Walsh, many other writing style

guides assert that alright as a single word is not appropriate for use. In fact, it has been

viewed as a misspelling of some sort to all right which is the one that means

permissible, satisfactory or adequate. For example, in the sentence Her dancing was

plainly all right the term is used to describe someones dancing as being satisfactory or

okay. Using alright in exchange of all right for that particular sentence will really be

wrong to many grammarians.On the contrary, other experts of the English grammar like Brian Garner said that

alright may have started to gain acceptance in British English. However, the two word

notation all right has long been accepted as the standard unlike alright which just

sprouted more recently in spoken and written language. Alright really never found firm

ground to be hailed as a word standard.

An English rock band named The Who used alright in their song The Kids are

Alright. This later spawned to many generations of the usage of the term mostespecially across the music scene like Jennifer Lopezs 2002 songGonna Be Alright and

Janet Jacksons 1989 hit Alright With Me. Thus, alright has become an acceptable

word in exchange for all right, at least for some. But this just shows that alright is and

has been used for the more informal type of writing.

Well, some of you may still get confused with regard to the usage of the two terms.

Nonetheless, using either all right or alright may be okay today as evidenced by the

widespread usage of alright in many publications. Try searching alright in the Internet

and youll be surprised that it would return millions of results just like all right. Forsafety reasons however, if you are writing formally then you might as well prefer the two

word notation all right as some may interpret the use of alright as a misspelled word.

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2. All right is used in more formal writing while alright is more widespread in informalwriting.

All together vs altogether

Like most compound adverbs with identical two-word phrases, all together and

altogether often cause confusion to many. Probably, some even interchange them

nonchalantly without any clue that they are actually two entirely different things. Its

funny how a space and another l can make all the difference. Nevertheless, its rather

easy to tell them apart with the basic understanding of their meanings.

Both all together and altogether are adverbs. All together simply pertains to a group.

It means at the same time. It can also be used as an adjective meaning in a group. Alltogether fundamentally means everyone or everything-together. Altogether, on the

other hand, is an adverb that means in total, overall, wholly, entirely, completely, all in

all. It can as well be used as an adverbial conjunction or an adverb that connects

different ideas like in general, on the whole, and for the most part. Another use of it

would be in the phrase in the altogether. It is a humorous slang or expression that

means naked. For example, The unsuspecting butler walked in the drawing room while

they were in the altogether. However, this expression is no longer commonly used these

days.

One clever way of determining which between the two is appropriate is by testing if it

can still work without the word all. If the sentence remains intact and comprehensible

without all, it means the appropriate adverb is all together. Now, if it no longer makes

sense after all has been taken out, it only means that altogether is what it needs.

For instance, one can say We went to the party together. The sentence is clear even

without having to add all. That means, the appropriate word would be all together.

Another example would be She was delighted to see us all together. All together, the

spectators cheered for another song. The pedestrians ran all togethertowards the shed

when the rain began to fall. The refugees stayed all together in the military camp.I was

teary-eyed at the sight of my family and friends singing me a birthday song all together.

Lets dance all together now.

Conversely, one cannot say The party was together exhilarating. It doesnt make much

sense, does it? Then we know that what we should be using is altogether. The party

was altogether exhilarating. It was fun overall. Further example would be I am
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altogether convinced that hes a good man. Since one of the band members wasnt

playing tonight, they cancelled the gig altogether. It was quite pricey, but a great dining

experience altogether. The circus was altogether out of this world! I got some minor

bruises and scratches from the accident, but Im fine altogether.

Another way of clearing out confusion regarding these terms is by using them regularly

both in speaking and in writing, until correct usage rubs in and it comes out just

naturally.

Summary1. All together and altogether are both adverbs. In some cases, all together is also used

as an adjective, while altogether, an adverbial conjunction.2. All together pertains to a group. It means at the same time, as one, or unanimously.

Altogether means in total, overall, wholly, entirely, completely, all in all, ingeneral, or on the whole.

3. One way to find out which one to use between all together and altogether is by takingout the word all from the word or phrase. If the sentence still makes sense without it, itmeans that all together is the answer. Otherwise, altogether should be used.

4. Using these terms regularly in speech and in writing helps in clearing out confusion onproper usage.

Everyone vs Everybody

English is a very tricky language even for native English speakers. There are someproblems of speech that are too complex to address such as the context of certain words,

voicing (like passive or active voice) as well as, the interchangeability of other terms. If

these concepts are familiar to some, they are absolutely alien to more people who dont

use English as a first language. These issues are seen when comparing the words

somebody to someone, nobody to no one, and everybody to everyone.

But in the case of the latter, the difference is very subtle. Even American college

graduates will have a hard time determining the proper usage of the two words, unless

you are the English professor of one of the schools they attend of course.

By definition, most sources will tell you that both everyone and everybody share the

same definition and that many thesauruses usually relate the two pronouns as

synonyms under any context. Everyone would basically mean every person. Utmost

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goes with every body. These would imply something else the words would refer to

each single person in a certain group or congregation.

The main difference with these pronouns is how they are used. Collective is a term that

describes a collection or the entirety of something. It is opposite to acknowledgingsomething as single or separate individuals. For example, when a teacher addresses to

all the students in the congregation he will say Everyone is required to attend the

symposium. In this sense, the pronoun everyone is used to invite every single individual

in the congregation. It is synonymous to saying that each one is invited.

On the contrary, everybody is often used differently. Lets say, Everybody joined the

symposium. This is describing that the entirety or the collective number of students as a

whole served as one single entity. This difference is confusing at start but once you get

the hang of it then it will be a piece of cake.

Overall, discerning everybody from everyone is very delicate. The disparity is so slight

that it is the one causing the confusion. Because of such, the two words are now

accepted by many grammarians as one as the same word. Many sources either online or

offline also consider using the two words interchangeably.

1. With the word everybody the subject is being considered as a collection or as one

single unit.

2. With the word everyone, the subject is being considered as separate individuals, as in

each individual.

Nonetheless vs. Nevertheless

The terms Nonetheless and Nevertheless implicate the same meaning. However, the

usage of both words is drastically different owing to the sentiments of the people.

According to the general consensus, people like using the word nevertheless instead ofnonetheless simply because one sounds better than the other. The significance and

impact of both words really depend upon human psychology. According

toGoogle statistics, approximately 130 million people use the word nevertheless and 70

million people use the word nonetheless.
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When you break the word nonetheless into individual terms, it says none-the-less. It

involves the use of the word none that is considered as both anoun and an adverb. The

word none is used more as a noun than as an adverb. However, while trying to compare

two different things and estimating the result, a lot of people feel uncomfortable using a

noun-based word to signify an adverb. This can be proven by thefact that 28,100,000

pages can be found where nonetheless is given as the input query, whereas as many as

89,300,000 pages are found where the term nevertheless is given as the input query.

Delving deep into the history or the origins of both the terms, the usage of the term

nevertheless was noticed from as early as the 14th century, whereas the term

nonetheless came into existence later in the 16th century. Moreover, when looking into

the quality of the two terms, nonetheless sounds tangible, whereas nevertheless

sounds temporal.Etymologically, the word nonetheless soundsprettyclose to anyways. This can be seen

in the following sentence: I cannot accept the ride, but thank you nonetheless. It simply

means that I do notneed any ride; anyways I am thankful that you asked me, although I

do not need to thank you!

However, when talking about the present day scenario regarding the usage of the two

terms, they are purely used in a formal written set up. The words nonetheless and

nevertheless are hardly used in day to day communication. Both of these words

havebeen largely replaced by the term however.

Yet another difference between the terms is that nevertheless is often used in an active

voice, and nonetheless is used in the passive voice.

In summary, the following are the differences between nonetheless and nevertheless.

1. Nonetheless is less frequently used when compared to nevertheless.

2. Nonetheless provides a tangible sense to the sentence structure, whereas

nevertheless provides a temporal sense to the sentence structure.

3. The word nevertheless appeared earlier in history than the word nonetheless.
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May vs Might

May and might is another pair of very confusing English words whose usages often

overlap. Both can be used in place of each other in most circumstances, except at times

when the sentence sounds wrong, for example: He may do it, they may do it, hemight do it, and they might do it. These sentences are all technically correct, except the

second option sounds funny because they rhymes with may. So it would be prudent to

use might here, although using may wouldnt really be wrong.

This similarity exists because both words are actually the same thing, but from different

eras. In the Victorian and Shakespearean times, English was very pompous, with huge

words written more for form than function. Now the English language has become

streamlined, with many short forms and shorter, easier replacements. May can be

considered as this kind of new-age replacement for the old-age might.

Let us look at a few more examples of usage in common sentences: May I go to the

toilet? It might be worthwhile to note that many children learning English wrongly say:

Can I go to the toilet, to which agood teacher will always reply: Of course you can

dear, but the question is may you?. No child will say: Might I go to the toilet?, unless

he hails from a pompous English family, as to children simple things attract first, and

thus a child will always choose to use may instead of might; even though might I go

to the toilet is also grammatically correct, but practically incorrect, so to say.

Might also has a different meaning (English, the punny-funny language) meaning

strength. Example: Might is right. Here, the meaning is completely different, and

may simply may not be used here. So then, what are the places where might should be

used in place of may? None really, except, for example, if you are seated in a meeting

with the top bosses and you say: Might I add something?, instead of May I add

something, you might get looked upon with a frown. But if yourboss uses the pompous

substitute, you may not raise your eyebrowof course you can, but you shouldnt!

There are however many examples (more than can be illustrated in this short article)where might is a better choice than may. For example, if you are asked: Will your boss

give you a raise?, you can say: He may, but again, it sounds funny phonetically due to

the unnecessary rhyming, thus the better choice would be: He might.

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1. May and might are very similar, and can almost always be used alternatively.

2. Might is considered unpractical, old-age and pompous. May is short, sweet and

practical.

3. May is also the name of a month, while might also means strength. So, in sentences

where any of these two are used, it would be prudent to use the other substitute for sake

of clarity, and better verbal sound.

4. Might is more suitable for prose andpoetrythan may.

Rules vs Laws

The main difference between rules and laws is the consequences associated with

breaking them. While each is developed to invoke a sense of order, fair play, and safety,

the weight of a law ismuch heavier than the weight of a rule.

Laws are like the legal version of rules. When you are a child, a parent sets rules to be

followed. When you are in a society, the government sets laws to be followed. When a

rule is broken, the consequences tend to be uncomfortable but mild in comparison to

the breaking of a law.

Laws are enforced by a higher governmental office, usually the police and the

prosecutors office. Laws are written in specific code so that they can be interpreted as

needed. When you break a law there is legal action that follows, provided that you arecaught.

Rules are more flexible and carry low end consequences. You can set up rules for games,

rules for the home, even rules for fighting or being intimate with a partner. Rules are

personal in nature, and they are often adjusted as the conditions and circumstances of

the home change.

Laws must be passed through due process inorder to take effect. A law starts off as a

bill, and must go through a series of checks, balances, and votes in order to become alaw. Rules are merely set and adjusted as theneed arises, and should be followed out of

respect for those setting the rules.

Rules help us learn to prepare for living in society. As youngsters, we tend to learn that

there are rules about hitting, stealing, lying, and being wasteful. As young adults, we are
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held accountable for these rules by becoming law abiding citizens. Laws are not meant

to set teaching boundaries, but are there to be enforced, and are punishable by

imprisonment and even death if they are broken. By the time you are old enough to

contend with the law (outside of children killing children) you have already learned the

process by dealing with various sets of rules.

Summary:

1. Laws are the legal variation of rules.

2. Laws are enforced by governmental factors such as the police and prosecutors.

3. Rules are set by individuals.

4. Laws are set by the government.

5. Laws must go through certain processes to become laws, including a voting process.

6. Rules are set by organizations and individuals.

7. Rules are more flexible, and have lighter consequences when broken.

8. Laws are inflexible, and carry stiff penalties including imprisonment, and in some

cases, death.

9. Rules are set during childhood to prepare for living in accordance with laws.

10. Laws are not a teaching tool, but a tool for keeping order in society.

Of vs For

Prepositions are parts of the English speech that introduces prepositional phrases. They

are more often used than you may think, and in almost every English sentence, apreposition is present.

Two of the most commonly used prepositions are of and for. These two, like all

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Of is already considered as an old English preposition. It is an unstressed from of f.

It means away or away from. The preposition for, on the other hand, initially came

from before, which also means on the account of.

Examples of the preposition of:

- Of all the women in this room, you are the best looking.

- There is an abundance of oil and natural gas in the Spratly group of islands.

- The Sahara desert is one of the most remote parts of the world.

- His mother was charged with obstruction of justice.

- Of course not!

Examples of the preposition for:

- All for one and one for all!

- I see everything fair and square. Nothing is taken for granted.

- This is for Sparta!

- I am writing articles for my friend Che.

- Are you against it, or for it?

These are various meanings of the term for:

- in place of

- instead of

- in defense of

- in favor of

- with the aim, or for the purpose of

- inorder to be, become, get, have, keep, etc.

- meant to be received by

- to be used in

- with regard to

- considering the general nature of- corresponding to

- at the price of

These are various meanings of the term of:
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- derived or coming from

- resulting from or caused by

- at a distance from or apart from (a specified reference point)

- relieved or separated from

- belonging to

- with reference to

Of vs. Off

In modern English, both these words, namely of and off, are used quite frequently.

Furthermore, they are used so frequently that people often confuse them in many

occasions. For example in this sentence: He took off with the money. In some

instances one will see peoplewriting it as: He took of with the money. There are otherconfusions like these, and in this article we will try to lay out the differences between the

two words.

The word of has several functions in a sentence. One of which is its function as a

preposition. The prepositional function is more often in use. The preposition, as a type

of word, has several functions in a sentence. However, the main function of the

preposition is usually to denote various relations that are described in the sentence.

As a function of a preposition, the word of does just that. For instance, of is used toindicate a point of reckoning: North of the lake. It is also commonly used to point out

the material, parts, or elements of something: Throne of gold, or cup of water. One of

the frequent uses of this verb as a preposition, is its use in indicating a possessive

relation: King of England. There are other meanings and uses of this word when it is

used as a preposition, but we will not dig deeper, as there are far too many.

On the contrary, off is also a very common word. It has quite a few functions in the

English language, but the most common of which are the functions of an adverb and a

preposition. The more familiar of the two, is the adverbial function. It is also used todescribe astate of discontinuance, or suspension: Turn off the lights.

The prepositional function of off is also a commonality. Here, it can be used as a word

to indicate the physical separation or distance from a position of rest, attachment, or

union: Take it off the table, or a shop just off the main street.
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It should also be noticed that both these words have a common etymology, that is, both

terms are derived from the same word. Alongside the similarities in pronunciation, this

is probably one of the main reasons why people confuse the two.

So to summarize, the two words differ in the following areas:

1. Of is mostly used as a preposition, and therefore, should be used when a preposition

is needed. Off is usually used as an adverb, and should be used in cases where an

adverb is needed.

2. Of is more often used in sentences, while off is used less frequently.

3. Off is used in conjunction with verbs, which is not the case with of.

By vs Until

The primary difference that comes to mind, is that by denotes the last moment in which something needs to be done,

whereas until denotes the total amount of time one has to accomplish something. By therefore is more like an

ultimatum, while until is like having grace time to get something done.

Thus it follows, that by is a little bit harsh by its implication, whereas until is kinder in what it implies. In common

parlance, however, it can often mean the same thing. For instance, for us to say that one has to get to school at the

latest by 8.00 am, or one that can have entry into the school by 8.00 am, practically means the same thing. However,

if you technically analyze the first case, the interpretation is that you cannot enter the school later than 8.00 am, so

you better make it on time. In the latter case, it implies you have time until 8.00 am, so there is no reason to be late. Isthere any practical difference? No!

However, there is more than a subtle difference in other situations. For instance, if I am to finish a task by sundown, I

am faced with an ultimatum. On the other hand, if I can finish a task until sundown; it may imply my capability of

accomplishing the task within a certain time frame.

Until is deployed to imply a usage that defines an action, or activity, in a period prior to the time period that will

follow the word, but not after that time. By, on the other hand, is used to denote an occurrence at, or prior, to a given

time.

The two terms are quite different from each other, in the sense that the term by is the goalpost that has to be reached,

and therefore, one needs to make hast; until, on the other hand, gives you a sense of all the time and opportunity youhave to accomplish a task or need, and therefore, one may take heart.

You can try and climb a mountain by the end of the week, or you can try and climb it until you lose the strength in

your limbs. The former gives you a definite time frame; the latter gives you the leeway to accomplish according to

your capacity. The next time you use either term, be sure to use the one that best suits the situation.

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1. By denotes the last moment in which something needs to be done. Until denotes the total amount of time one has to

accomplish something.

2. By is more like an ultimatum, while until is akin to having grace time to get something done.

3. Until is deployed to imply a usage that defines an action, or activity, in a period prior to the time period that will

follow the word. By is used to denote an occurrence at, or prior, to a given time.

4. By is the goalpost that has to be reached. Until gives you a sense of the time and opportunity you have to

accomplish something.

Who vs Whom

Native English speakers and English learners alike can become quite confused with the

differences between who and whom. In fact, among native English speakers making

errors with the use of who and whom is so common, that in spoken English it hasbecome reasonably acceptable. With a basic understanding of someEnglish

grammarparticles there is no reason to make errors with use of who and whom in the

future.

Who and whom are parts of language that are known as interrogative pronouns. They

are used to form questions as well as making statements.

To understand when to use who and whom appropriately you must first understand the

difference between a subject and an object in a sentence. Who is a subject pronoun and

whom is an object pronoun. In the nominative case who takes the place of the subjectand in the accusative case whom takes the place of the object.

This sounds rather complicated, but isnt really. A subject is a person and an object in a

sentence is a thing or item. For example: Kate patted the puppy dog. In this sentence

Kate is the subject of the sentence and the puppy dog is the object of the sentence. If we

wanted to ask a question related to this sentence involving who or whom we could say:

Who patted the puppy dog? (In this instance we are replacing the subject with who and

are more interested in the person doing the action than the action being done) or By

whom was the dog patted? (We are interested more in the object of the sentence and are

more interested in the action being done to the object of the sentence).

English follows a subject verb object pattern and it is more usual in English for the

subject to be the most important part of the sentence. The object as the main thrust of

the sentence is less common, but still required in some instances.
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Lets take another example: Mrs. Smith sent Bill to the shop to buy some apples. If you

wanted to know who had sent Bill to the shops, then since Mrs. Smith is the subject of

the sentence you would say: Who sent Bill to the shops? If you wanted to know who

Mrs. Smith sent to the shops, then since Bill is the object of the sentence you would need

to use whom. For example: Whom did Mrs. Smith send to the shops?

If you learn how to determine the subjects and the objects of a sentence, then you will

not continue to experience problems with understanding the difference between who

and whom.

Would vs Will

In English there is a significant difference between the uses of would and will. Knowing

when to use the terms correctly is an important part of mastering the English language.

Will and would are both types of auxiliary verbs that are known as modal verbs. Other

modal verbs include: could, shall, might, may, can, ought to and must. Modal verbs

dont really have any meaning on their own, but act as helpers to give further meaning to

other verbs.

Will is a definite statement, which means that you use it when you are certain that thefuture action is going to take place. For example: I will go and collect the mail in the

morning. When you use will you or the subject executing the future action is committed

to it being carried out.

The modal verb will can be used to talk about quick decisions, promises, offers and a

likely prediction. For example: I think I will take the bus instead of walking. instant

decision; Ill get the dog washed tomorrow. promise; I will help you with your

homework after dinner. offers and Ill bet she spent a lot of money on that dress. likely

predictions.

Will is also used as a first conditional, which is used for cause and effect in situations

that are not changeable. For example: If it rains, you will get wet, or If you are late to

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Would is an English modal verb and has many different uses, which include: invitations,

requests, asking permission, talking about preferences and making arrangements. For

example: Would you like to come to the party on Saturday? is an invitation; Would you

be able to post this parcel for me? is a request; Would I be able to leave early today? is

asking permission; Would you like steak or chicken for dinner? or I would prefer to eat

ice cream are both examples of talking about preferences and Would Friday at 8pm suit

you? or Saturday at 6pm would suit me. are ways to make arrangements using would.

Would is also used in second and third conditional statements, which are used to talk

about imaginary or unlikely situations. For example: If I knew where he lived, I would

visit him, Is a second conditional statement. An example of a third conditional

statement is thus: If I had known about the party earlier, I would have gone. This is

used to express an imaginary situation that took place in the past.Summary:

1.Would and will are both auxiliary modal verbs.

2.Will is used to talk about definite future actions.

3.Will is used to talk about: quick decisions, promises, offers and a likely prediction

4.Would is used to talk about: invitations, requests, asking permission, talking about

preferences and making arrangements.

Both will and would can be used in conditional statements.

That and which are both used to refer to things and persons but in different ways and

contexts. That refers to a thing or person who is not near to the speaker or not near to

the speaker as much as some other thing or person. For example, Look at that man

overthere. That can also be used to refer to someone or something that has already been

referred to earlier in the conversation.

Which is used in questions to ask somebody to be exact about one or more people or

things from a limited number. For example, which is the better exercise swimming or

walking? Which can also be used to be exact about the thing or things that you mean or

are referring to. For example, houses which overlook the lake are more expensive.
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Meanwhile, that can also be used to refer to people or things of a particular type. For

example, those people were the ones ready to do travel. That can also be used as a

relative pronoun to introduce a part of a sentence which refers to a person, thing or time

that you have been talking about in a conversation. For example, where is the letter that

came yesterday?

On the other hand, which can be used to give more information about something. For

example, you can say, His best movie, which won several awards, was about time travel.

A common phrase linked to which is which is which. This is used to talk about

distinguishing one person or thing from another. For example, the twins are so alike

that I cannot tell which is which.

In contrast, that can be used after some verbs, nouns and adjectives to introduce the

next part of the sentence. For example, Where is the coat that she was talking about?That can also be used to show the extent of something like, for example, I cannot walk

that far. It can also be used to emphasize something. For example, I was that scared that

I didnt know what to do.

Usually vs Normally

Usually and normally are both adverbs; more specifically, they are two of manyexamples of adverbs of frequency. Adverbs of frequency are adverbs that show how

something happens in terms of a timely basishow the action is repeated by the doer of

the action or how many times the said action is observed by people. Adverbs of

frequency show information by telling time and creating a time basis for the occurring

action.

Adverbs of frequency themselves have two categoriesdefinite frequency and indefinite

frequency. Both usually and normally belong to the group of indefinite adverbs of

frequency since both terms do not indicate a specific time frame in their descriptions. In

the hierarchy of occurrence, normally and usually are placed third. The most

frequent indicator is always (indicating an action that occurs with a 100 per cent

occurrence). Always is followed frequently by the action in question and occurs most

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cent occurrence of a particular action. This hierarchy of frequency is often used and

apparent in many survey questionnaires that use adverbs of frequency as measuring

tools for the degree of occurrence or self-assessing behaviors.

Both normally and usually are often placed in the middle of the sentence betweenthe subject and the verb, most of the time after the main verb. Another style of

placement is when normally or usually is placed at the beginning or at the end of the

sentence. When used at the beginning, the adverb (whether normally, usually or

other related adverb) is followed by a comma and a complete sentence initiated by the

subject. The latter technique is used in many cases that require emphasis or an

alternative style of sentence syntax.

Usually and normally can be interchanged when used. They can also be used as

alternatives for each other. There is only a slight difference between the two terms. Oneof the main differences is their base word. Usually has usual for its base while

normal forms normally. They are both adverb forms of their base words. There is

also a similarity when it comes to the meaning of the two words. Usually and

normally are categorically divided into two meanings; one refers to what is done most

of the time, and the other refers to conditions done under normal or average

circumstances.

Bothwordsconnote the meaning of a habit, regularity, and a standard for what is

expected.

Summary:

1.The main difference between the two terms is their base word and their respective

word origins. The base word for normally is normal while the same can be said for

usual in relation to usually.

2.Both usually and normally are adverbs of frequency, and both terms describe the

same degree of frequency (80 per cent) of occurrence or degree of repetition of a

particular action. The terms can be used interchangeably and as alternatives or

synonyms for each other as well as for other adverbs that convey the same concept.

3.Both terms have the same meaning, condition, function, and classification. They

belong to the indefinite class group for adverbs of frequency.

4.They are considered as vague or having a general and no definite time basis. They are
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also considered as neither positive or negative adverbs.

5.Usually and normally (as well as other related adverbs) are placed in third place in

indicating the specific degree of frequency or occurrence. They were preceded by the

adverbs always (indicating100 per cent) and frequently (indicating 90 per cent).

Other adverbs of frequency are: often, sometimes, occasionally, seldom, rarely and

never succeed in fourth to ninth places respectively.

Talent vs Skill

Talent and skill are often used interchangeably in conversations and perceptions.

Both words pertain to the ability or potential of an individual to deal, work, and perform

a particular task. However, their main difference is their point of origin.A talent is defined by resources as the ability by a person that is inherent, inborn, or

naturally occurring. A talent is said to be a special ability to do something without prior

experience, study, or tutelage. It is often classified or compared to an instinct or a

certain flair for doing something without extra effort and almost perfect in execution.

Since a talent is innate, only some people have actually acquired it. A talent makes it

somewhat restrictingsome people have it and others do not. Because it occurs

naturally, a talent is also seen as raw ability which can be developed and improved over

time with direction like instruction and training. Consistent improvement of any ability

or craft gives an advantage for any individual.

This is also true for a skill. Unlike a talent, a skill is an ability that is learned and

practiced for a period of time. A skill is an acquired or obtained ability which is often the

result of constant performance and improvement on a particular task or behavior.

Skills are often taught and considered as a demonstrated talent. It is the nurture

aspect which is the opposite of a talent being the nature or natural acquisition of

ability. In this viewpoint, it can be said that a skill can be a result or an extension of a

persons particular talent and considerable effort. This means that a talent can be a

stepping stone to improve a skill. A skill can be a refined ability when combined with

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Using both a skill and a talent can drive an individual to success and fulfill a goal in life.

It is not a substitute for talent, nor is a talent a substitute for skill. A skill, as something

acquired, needs instruction, time, training, and practice to actually learn. The training

involved in doing a skill can also result in good values like hard work, perseverance,

dedication, excellence, and other positive attributes to a person.

Another difference between a skill from a talent is that everybody has a chance,

potential, and capacity to learn and earn a particular skill.

Summary:

1.A talent is an innate ability to do something. It also involves potential for further

development and improvement. A skill, on the other hand, is a learned ability and a

result of study, effort, training even before development or improvement.2.Talents and skills are not substitutes for each other though they are used

interchangeably. In many cases, a talent can be developed into a skill, as a refined form

or as a demonstrated talent. This instance makes a talent as a platform to acquire or

develop a skill easier.

3.In terms of acquisition, a talent is the natural aspect that needs little or no knowledge

or effort while a skill is the nurturing aspect where there is a lot of time and effort spent

to learn and execute a certain ability.

4.A talent occurs only in a limited number of people, and not everybody has access to it.

Meanwhile, skills can be learned by anyone who has the capacity, potential, and

willingness to learn.

5.A great advantage for learning a skill is that there are some additional values that can

be learned in the midst of the learning process. Positive attributes regarding work and

training can also help develop a person. Though talents can also offer the similar values

in the duration of improvement, skills often require a more profound and much deeper

embodiment and application of these values and attributes.

6.Both abilities are instrumental in the performance and accomplishment of a task or a

dream.

Wealthy vs Rich


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Who does not want to become rich or wealthy? Every single person would want to be

able to live in affluence and to never have to worry about where to get the things

necessary for day-to-day living and become wealthy and rich.

Being wealthy is the state of having an abundance of valuable goods, resources, andother material possessions. It is when an individual is able to provide his family and

himself with everything that they need and is left with a lot more for luxuries. It is

synonymous with affluence, abundance, and opulence. A person becomes wealthy by

earning it through working, or it can be inherited from his parents. Whichever way he

may acquire it, being wealthy means a life of ease and luxury.

A wealthy individual has in his possession properties such as real estate, buildings,

business holdings, and a more-than-adequate supply of money which he can spend any

way he sees fit. The word wealthy comes from the base word wealth which wasderived from the Middle English word wele which means well-being. Its first known

use in the English language was in the 14th century to refer to wealthy persons.

Another term which is used to describe people who possess an abundance of material

wealth is rich. When one talks about a rich individual, what comes to mind is the

picture of huge amounts of money. It is usually used to refer to a group of individuals

who possess wealth and riches. It is used to refer to people who are worth a lot of

money, but it may also be used to describe an individuals qualities.

When one says a rich soil, it means that it is very productive and gives farmers huge

harvests. It may also mean that it has a high concentration of minerals and other

precious metals or stones.

In terms of material possessions, some say that a rich mans riches are only good while

the money lasts whereas a wealthy individuals wealth will usually last longer because he

possesses knowledge on how to generate wealth and how to make it last.

One can become rich instantly through winning in gambling or the lottery, but he caneasily lose it if he does not use it wisely. Otherwise he can learn how to make it generate

more income, and in time he will become a wealthy person. The word rich comes from

the Old English word rice which means powerful or wealthy which was influenced by

the Old French word riche and the Germanic word riki meaning powerful.


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Summary:

1.Wealthy is the state of having an abundance of material possessions and money while

rich is the state of having a huge amount of money in ones possession and of living a

privileged life.2.A rich man can easily become poor if he doe not know how to manage his riches while

the wealth of a wealthy person usually lasts because he knows how to manage his

wealth.

Thru vs Through

Although thewordsthru and through have the same meaning and are usually used

in lieu of each other in sentences, the word thru is used informally while the word

through is used in formal writing.

The word through is used as a preposition, adjective, or an adverb. It means to go

into or to pass into. When used as a preposition, it is used to refer to pass from one

side to another, in the middle or in between, by way or means of, from beginning to end,

and because of. When used as an adverb, it is used to refer to the completion or

accomplishment of something, over and into certain things or distances, and going over

from one end, and to its opposite.

When used as an adjective, it is used to refer to a continuous and unobstructed way or

going on, passing, extending, or finishing without hindrances. It may also be used to

refer to finally cutting off any connections with someone or something.

Examples are:

She knew of his infidelity through friends who saw him with the other girl.

(Preposition)

The train goes through a very long and winding tunnel. (Adverb)

I am almost through with my studies except for the thesis which I have to defend.

(Adjective)

The word through comes from the Old English word thurh from the Old Saxon word

thuru derived from the Old High German duruh which comes from the Proto-Indo-

European base tere meaning through or beyond. Its first known use was in the 12th
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century. During the 15th to 18th centuries the more common spelling was thro. In the

early 1900s, the word thru was used chiefly in American English.

The word thru is considered as a colloquial form of the word through. It is used in

instances when through is considered too long. Even if through is the officialspelling, thru is also widely accepted.

Examples:

I came to respect him after knowing him and spending time with him through the

years.

I came to respect himafter knowing him and spending time with him thru the years.

They met through mutual friends.

They met thru mutual friends.

The word through may also be combined with several other words to form common

idiomatic expressions such as through and through, look through and drive through.

The word thru may also be used instead of the usual word through; thru and thru,

look thru, drive thru.

Summary:

1.The word through can be used as a preposition, adjective, or an adverb in a sentence

to mean completion, passing, going, or extending to while the word thru is the

colloquial version of the word.

2.The word through is used in formal writing and sentences while the word thru is

used informally.

3.The word through is used by most English-speaking places while the word thru is

most commonly used in American English where it originated.

4.Although the word through remains the official spelling, thru is also widely

accepted and used today.

Big vs Large

Big and large are both adjectives, and sometimes they can be used interchangeably

while sometimes they cannot be as the meaning of the statement changes by their


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interchanging, or it becomes incorrect. They can both be used with countable nouns,

meaning anything which can be counted or measured, for example, a large house, a big

garden. However, they cannot be used with uncountable nouns, for example, traffic.

Large and big both refer to more than average size, height, weight, length, etc.

Big

Big is a very common adjective. It is one of the most used words in the English

language whereas it has been observed that large is not used as much as the word

big. Big has many meanings one of which is important, for example:

The decision of starting a new business is a big decision.

Here big refers to something very important.

In informal situations, big refers to older or elder, for example:

He is like a big brother to him; he looks after him as his own kid brother.Big also refers to powerful or successful. It might refer to a successful or powerful

person or successful and powerful thing, city, center, etc. For example:

Las Vegas is a big tourist attraction.

Big is used in the case of an action which is considered, informally, of a large degree,

for example:

People of our generation are big spenders.

Here big refers to a lot of spending.

Big refers to great strength and force, for example:

A big storm was gaining ground.

It can be used for popularity also, for example, The show Voice is big in the U.S.

Big is used as fixed phrases and cannot be interchanged with large, for example,

He has a big mouth; It is no big deal.

Large

Large is used less commonly than big. It is used with quantity words, for example,

large scale, a large number, a large amount of something, a large proportion, to a very

large extent, large volume, large part of something, large area, etc.

It refers to a greater than average size, for example:

A large house or large garden.

It also refers to more than average breadth, capacity, or scope, for example:

Things of large proportion.

Significance is also indicated by the word large, for example:

India is a large producer of rice and wheat.


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Large also refers to liberal or tolerant, for example:

She had a generous spirit which was large and kind.

Large can be used informally for pretentious and boastful actions or nature, for

example:

He had a large ego which got hurt easily.

Large is also used in some fixed phrases where it cannot be changed with big, for

example:

Somebody being larger than life. Convicts being at large.

Summary:

1.Big is one of the most common adjectives used and is one of the most used words in

the English language; large is not as commonly used as big.

2.Big is used for many different meanings like, elder, important, successful, powerful,etc; large has many different usages where it is used for more than average breadth,

capacity, or scope. It also means significant, liberal, pretentious, etc.

Gerund vs Participle

Some English speakers, even the native Englishlanguageusers, get confused with the

usage of gerunds and participles. The first is a word in verb form that is utilized as a

noun whereas participles are verbs that are utilized in sentences to function asadjectives.

Gerunds are known as verbal nouns. This means that it has the -ing ending. It is used

to express a more general action that is usually incomplete. For example, He thinks of

resigning soon from his current job. In this sentence, the gerund is the word

resigning. This word is clearly a verb as its basic verb notation is retire. However, if

you closely examine the sentence, the gerund immediately follows the preposition of,

which makes it an object. In this context, resigning is also accepted as a noun. This is

also the reason why some grammarians consider gerunds as simply the combination of a

verb and a noun.

Participles are a different story because it possesses qualities of both adjectives and

verbs. Like normal verbs, it can have a voice and a tense. So participles are the

combination of verbs and adjectives. For example, A retired teacher does free
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