Commonly confused words

farm vs. form

farm vs. form farm (land used for growing crops or rearing animals) This farm grows mainly fruits and vegetables. He runs a stock farm in rural areas.   form (a type or variety of something) I think swimming is the best form of exercise. There are millions of different life …

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follow vs. fellow

follow vs. fellow follow (come or go after, pursue, obey) I’ll take you there. Follow me, please. Follow the instructions on medicines carefully.   fellow (a man, a person, a member) He is an optimistic, clever fellow. It’s difficult to teach a stupid fellow. She was a fellow of Clare …

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fad vs. fade

fad vs. fade fad (a style, activity, or interest that is very popular but does not last very long) I think that wearing ripped jeans is not a fad; it’s here to stay. His interest in walking in the mountains is just a fad. fade (disappear gradually, lose color) The …

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fare vs. fair

fare vs. fair fare (the money you pay to travel by bus, train, plane, etc.) He didn’t have enough money for the bus fare. Children over the age of 14 must pay full fare. fair (right, just, or acceptable) I cook, and you do the dishes. It’s fair, isn’t it? …

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everyone vs. every one

everyone vs. every one   everyone (every person) I am trying my best to be polite to everyone. Everyone is born king, and most people die in exile.   every one (each one) Please speak louder, so every one of us could hear. I broke all the eggs, and every …

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