steel (a strong metal that is made from a mixture of iron and carbon) We’ll reinforce the bridge with steel girders. The frame was made of stainless steel. steal (to take something that belongs to someone else without permission) I would never steal from my own family. He who steals an …
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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. …
Read More »imminent vs. eminent
imminent (about to happen) One of the five minarets is in imminent danger of collapsing. 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 (an oral or written promise that the product will function as intended, or it can be returned for a refund) This washing machine is still under guarantee. We give you a 20-year guarantee against rust. warranty (a written promise from a company to repair or replace a product …
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