Commonly confused words

  peer (to look very carefully, especially when you cannot see something clearly) I was peering through the fog, trying to read the road sign. We peered into the darkness. (a person of the same age, social position, or ability as another person in a group) All his peers admire …

  proceed  formal (to continue, go ahead) Please proceed with your work. Everything is proceeding as expected. (to go in a particular direction) Passengers traveling to Paris should proceed to gate 32 for boarding.   precede (come or go in front; be in front) John let her precede him through the door. …

  peel (to remove the skin from a fruit, vegetable, etc.) Please peel and chop the apples. Could you peel the potatoes for me?   peal (a loud sound or series of sounds) A loud peal of thunder woke me up. I could hear peals of laughter coming from the upstairs window.     envocabulary.com

  peek (to look quickly and secretly) He peeked at her through a crack in the door. Close your eyes. No peeking! It’s a surprise.   peak (the top of a mountain) Everest is the highest mountain peak in the world. (the highest point or level) In the 1980s, he was at …

  pale (light in color or containing little color) You look pale. Are you feeling unwell? She has a pale pink dress.   pail US English (bucket) Fill this pail with clean water. He threw the leftover food into a garbage pail.     envocabulary.com