forbear vs. forebear forbear formal (stop yourself doing something) It is very difficult for me to forbear from expressing my opinion. Jane’s doctor advised her to forbear from alcohol and cigarettes. forebear (ancestor, forefather) My forebear came to the USA 200 years ago. He could trace his forebears …
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fleet vs. flit fleet (a group of vehicles, planes, ships, navy, etc.) A fleet of ambulances took survivors of the plane crash to the hospital. The British fleet was sailing up the Thames. flit (move lightly or quickly, not stay in one place for long) There were many …
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flare vs. flair flare (burn or shine brightly for a short time) The match flared in the darkness. (a brief bright flame or light) I saw the flare of a flashlight in the darkness. flair (talent, aptitude) She has a flair for singing. She has developed a real flair …
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fiancé vs. fiancée fiancé (the man who a woman is going to marry) Jane and her fiancé were at the party. Are you Molly’s fiancé? fiancée (the woman who a man is going to marry) Jim plans to marry his fiancée in June. I didn’t know that she was your …
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faze vs. phase faze informal (frighten, disturb, daunt) You can do this. Do not let his negative comments faze you. Marvin was so confident that nothing could faze him. phase (stage, aspect, period) The initial phase of the project should take around four months. We are going through a difficult …
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