Commonly confused words

each vs. every each (every person or thing) regarded separately, one by one We each have our own car. Each ticket costs $30. every (every person or thing) regarded as a whole Every member should wear a uniform. I could hear every word you were saying. Use “none” (NOT each) …

eligible vs. illegible eligible (suitable, meeting the conditions) I would like to vote but I’m not eligible yet. illegible (unreadable, difficult to read) His handwriting is so illegible that nobody can read it.   – English Vocabulary

ego vs. ago ego (self-esteem, sense of one’s own value) Winning the gold medal did a lot to boost his ego. ago (before now, back in the past) I left the house about two hours ago.   – English Vocabulary

edict vs. addict edict (an official order, decree, or command) The government issued an edict to ban smoking in public places. addict (a person who takes harmful drugs and cannot stop) Many heroin addicts were unwilling to go to treatment centers. They provide counseling for addicts.  

envelop vs. envelope envelop (surround, cover) Thick black smoke enveloped the building. She was trying to envelop the baby in towel.   envelope (a thin paper container for a letter, thin package, etc.) He folded the letter and put it in an envelope. I slit open the envelope with a …