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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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 (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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