Commonly confused words

amend vs. emend amend (change) We will amend the rule, so it is fairer. I am trying to amend my pronunciation.   emend (correct) This article has several spelling mistakes and needs to be emended. We will emend this paragraph before we publish it. amend vs. emend – English Vocabulary

altogether vs. all together altogether (completely, totally) At last, it stopped raining altogether. We are not altogether happy with this decision.   all together (with each other) We will arrive all together. Put these books on the shelf all together.   altogether vs. all together – English Vocabulary

altar vs. alter altar (holy table or platform) The couple will exchange vows at the altar. As a sacrifice for their sins, the people offered a lamb on the altar.   alter (change) Can we alter the date of the meeting? The coat was too large, so the tailor altered it to …

already vs. all ready already (previously, before now) Anna has already agreed to come. The meeting already started when I arrived.   all ready (completely ready) She was all ready to leave. I was all ready for the winter.   already vs. all ready – English Vocabulary

aloud vs. allowed aloud (in a loud voice) Would you please read the poem aloud? Jane just whispers; she doesn’t speak aloud.   allowed (permitted) Smoking is not allowed here. You’re not allowed to talk during the exam.   aloud vs. allowed – English Vocabulary