lessen vs. lesson lessen (make or become less strong, reduce, diminish) Regular exercise lessens the risk of heart disease. They are trying to find ways to lessen the financial burden. lesson (something you learn by study or experience) Our first lesson on Mondays is English. I’m taking driving lessons on Mondays and Thursdays. One …
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knack vs. neck knack (a skill or ability to do something well) Mike has a knack for making people laugh. With more practice, you’ll get the knack. neck (part of a body between the head and the shoulders) The giraffe has a very long neck. Jane was wearing a …
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kook vs, cook kook (a strange or foolish person) Every family has at least one kook. He is a kook, full of impractical plans. cook (prepare food for eating by using heat) Who is going to cook lunch? I think she’ll cook fish tonight. (a person whose job is …
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ketchup vs. catsup ketchup British English (a thick sauce made from tomatoes) I like to put some ketchup on my burger. catsup American English (a thick sauce made from tomatoes) She likes lots of catsup on her fries. envocabulary.com
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knit vs. neat knit (to make clothes from wool using two long needles or a special machine) How long will it take you to knit a pair of gloves? My grandmother knitted a sweater for me. (to join together or become joined) Their marriage kitted the two families …
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