Commonly confused words

been to vs. gone to

  been to (have visited a place and come back again) Have you ever been to New York? Mike has been to supermarket. Now he is at home.   gone to (have gone to a place and not come back) She has gone to Paris on vacation. The children have gone to play outside.   envocabulary.com

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muscle vs. mussel

  muscle (a piece of flesh inside human or animal body that can tighten and relax to produce movement) I pulled a muscle in my back trying to lift the freezer. These exercises strengthen your muscles.   mussel (a small shellfish with a soft body inside a black shell with two parts …

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shadow vs. shade

  shadow (a dark shape made when a light shines on a person or an object) The lamp cast shadows on the wall. On a sunny day, you can see your own shadow on the ground.   shade (a cooler area that is protected from direct sunlight) It was a hot …

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collusion vs. collision

  collusion  formal (a secret agreement, especially in order to do something dishonest or deceive people) The officials are in collusion with drug traffickers. The market leaders were acting in collusion with each other to inflate prices.   collision (a violent accident in which one vehicle hits another) His car was in …

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leek vs. leak

  leek (a vegetable with a white stem and long flat green leaves, tasting like a mild onion) I like leek soup. Slice the spring onion, leek and garlic.   leak (a small hole or crack through which liquid or gas escapes) We managed to find the leak and seal it. (to …

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