Commonly confused words

  stuff (a group of things that belong to a particular person or activity or in a particular place) I put all my stuff in the suitcase. Where’s your gym stuff. (to fill a space or container with something) She stuffed her clothes into a bag. I found a bag stuffed with …

  sage (wise) That was a sage decision.  I am very grateful for your sage advice. (a wise and experienced person) I’ll ask my sage old grandfather.   sag (to bend or hang downwards) The branch will sag under the weight of the oranges. The shelf is sagging in the middle. (to become …

  except (not including, apart from) Our office is open every day except Sunday. He had nothing on except his socks. I don’t often leave here except in an emergency.   accept (to agree to, to approve of something) Do you accept her decision. She don’t accept advice from others. [more meanings] …

  exceed (to go beyond, surpass) The final cost will not exceed $3000. Our expenditure shouldn’t exceed our income.   accede  formal (to agree) They had no choice but to accede. The president acceded to the policy reform.   envocabulary.com

slate  usually passive (to arrange or schedule) The meeting is slated for Monday afternoon. The project is slated for completion next month. (a dark grey rock that splits easily into flat thin layers) They covered the roof with slates.   slat (a thin flat piece of wood or plastic used to make floors, …