marital vs. martial marital (relating to marriage) She always talks about their marital problems. Could I ask you about your marital status? [=whether you are married or not] martial (relating to war or soldiers) After the latest violence the city is now under martial law. Some soldiers faced a court martial for disobeying …
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mantel vs. mantle mantel (the shelf above a fireplace and the decorative frame which surrounds the fireplace) On the mantel were photographs of her grandchildren. There was an old clock on the mantel. mantle (an important job, duty or responsibility that passes from one person to another) John accepted the mantle …
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maize vs. maze maize British English (a tall plant with yellow seeds) The villagers grow maize, wheat and beans. We cultivate mostly maize and rice. Synonym: corn American English maze (a complicated and confusing system of paths or passages) We were lost in a maze of passages in old part of the town. I …
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magnate vs. magnet magnate (a very rich and successful person) He is a financial magnate. She married a famous petroleum magnate in Texas. magnet (a piece of metal that attracts objects made of iron or steel) Pick up all the pins with a magnet. (a person or thing that attracts people …
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meat vs. meet meat (the flesh of an animal that people cook and eat) Jane cut the meat into small pieces before cooking it. I think this meat is not fresh. meet (to see and speak to someone) I’ll meet you after work. I met an old school friend at the airport. [more meanings] …
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