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 (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 …
Read More »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
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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