Commonly confused words

floor vs. story

  floor (a level of a building) is used when you are talking about a particular level of a building. We are on the upper floor of the building. My office is on the twenty-second floor. story (a level of a building) is used when saying how many levels a building has. …

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imminent vs. eminent

  imminent (about to happen) One of the five minarets is in imminent danger of collapse. According to the radio, a storm is imminent in this area.   eminent   of a person (famous, respected or important within a particular sphere) He is an eminent scientist. We are expecting the arrival …

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whenever vs. when

  whenever (at every time when) You can come here whenever you want. Whenever she leaves the house, she locks the door. when (at the time that; during the time that) Call me when you get home from work. I was about to go out when the phone rang.   envocabulary.com

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guarantee vs. warranty

    guarantee (a formal oral or written assurance to repair or replace a product if it proves faulty within a stated period) This washing machine is still under guarantee. We give you a 20-year guarantee against rust.   warranty (a formal written assurance that the facts specified in the product …

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unsatisfied vs. dissatisfied

  unsatisfied (not fully satisfied) You are always unsatisfied with your progress. He got more than the other; and yet, he was unsatisfied.   dissatisfied (not happy or satisfied with something) She had to deal with complaints from dissatisfied customers. He was dissatisfied with our service.     envocabulary.com

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