whet (to sharpen by grinding or friction) He whetted his knife on the stone. Stones whet a sword, difficulties strengthen willpower. wet (covered or soaked with water or another liquid) The road is wet and slippery. I have washed your t-shirt but it’s still wet. envocabulary.com
Read More »creek vs. creak
creek (a stream or minor tributary of a river) We’ll go to the little creek where we keep our fishing boat. This creek flows into the lake through the village. creak (a harsh noise like a door that needs oil) The door gave a creak as I pulled it open. We heard …
Read More »coupe vs. coop
coupe (a car with a fixed roof, two doors, and a sloping rear) She has a coupe with a vinyl roof. This new coupe goes on sale in November. coop (a cage for small animals, especially chickens) I want to build a chicken coop and keep chickens. There are four white rabbits …
Read More »warp vs. wrap
warp (to make or become bent or twisted) The moisture caused the wooden frame to warp. The door had warped in the hot sun. wrap (to cover in plastic, paper, cloth etc.) I had wrapped her birthday present in gold paper. She wrapped herself in a bath towel. …
Read More »further vs. farther
further (to a greater degree or level) I don’t want you to sink any further into debt. We will check further into the matter. (more; additional) We have to wait for a further two days. We will arrange a further meeting. UK (to a greater distance) The road was closed, and …
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