Commonly confused words

  effect (result) The effect of overeating may be obesity. Television has a direct effect on children’s behavior.   affect (make a difference)  Does his opinion affect your decision? (to make you have a strong feeling) The problems never affect him.      envocabulary.com

  until (up to; as late as) I have to wait until Wednesday. Don’t come in until I tell you.   till  informal (up to; as late as) We waited till the rain stopped. I’ll be here till six o’clock.     envocabulary.com

  utmost (greatest, highest) We should treat old people with the utmost respect and care. The safety of our staff has always been of the utmost importance. (greatest effort; best) We will do our utmost to finish the job on time. Mike did his utmost to achieve his life goals. …

  team (a group of people who play or work together) They are the best team in football. A team of investigators is examining the site of the crash.   teem (to be full of people or animals moving around) The island was teeming with tourists. We stopped by a …

  teal (a small freshwater wild duck) I saw a blue-winged teal with seven ducklings by the river. They hunted teals for food. (a bluish green color) She wore a black dress with teal stripes.   till  informal (until, up to) We waited till the rain stopped. I’ll be here till …