Commonly confused words

amoral vs. immoral amoral (not caring about their moral or immoral behavior) Nicholas is a self-centered, amoral person pursuing his own goals. Young children are usually amoral.   immoral (not considered to be right or honest by most people) They think dancing is sinful and immoral. What you did was …

  amiable (having a pleasant and friendly manner) Mike was in an amiable mood. We had an amiable conversation with Jane. amicable (friendly and without serious arguments) We hope for an amicable settlement of the dispute. They believe they can work out an amicable divorce.   amiable vs amicable – …

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 …