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 …
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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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unsatisfied (not fully satisfied) You are always unsatisfied with your progress. He got more than the other; and yet, he was unsatisfied. dissatisfied (not happy or satisfied with something) She had to deal with complaints from dissatisfied customers. He was dissatisfied with our service. envocabulary.com
Read More »already vs. just
already (before now; before then) Don’t worry, I’ve already paid for everything. I got home early, but she had already left. just (a moment ago, very recently) I have just come from work. She has just finished her homework. envocabulary.com
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