career vs. carrier career (a job or profession that a person does to earn a living) He pursued a career in business. In 1990, she started her legal career. carrier (a person or company that carries something) I want to call a baggage carrier to help me. The …
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canon vs. cannon canon (a generally accepted rule, principle, or law) People who violate the canon of decency should be dismissed. They had their own canon of fair play. cannon (an old type of large, heavy gun usually on wheels) There was an old cannon in the museum. They …
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canvas vs. canvass canvas (a strong, rough cloth) They make tents from heavy canvas. A big canvas bag was with him when he arrived. canvass (try to obtain opinions or information) We decided to canvass for support of our new policy. Police canvassed the local residents but didn’t find …
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callous vs. callus callous (uncaring, unfeeling) She is callous about the safety of other people. He was a selfish and callous man. callus (a hard and thickened area of skin) His hands were rough and also covered with calluses. On the sole of my foot, I have a callus. …
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calendar vs. colander calendar (a chart showing days, weeks, and months of a year) Do you have a 2024 calendar? I will mark the date on the calendar. colander (a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for washing or draining food) Pour the pasta into a colander …
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