align vs. alien align (arrange in a straight line) They aligned the desks perfectly. You have to align the bottles on the shelf. alien (not familiar, strange) He’ll get used to the alien environment over time. She was speaking a language that was totally alien to me. align …
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aisle vs. isle aisle (walkway) between rows of seats Would you like an aisle seat or a window seat? During the concert, people were dancing in the aisles. isle (island) Our ship finally dropped anchor near a beautiful isle. They were exploring the most remote isles. aisle …
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ail vs. ale ail (to cause trouble, afflict) There is no simple solution to what ails our education system. (to suffer bad health) She was ailing from a cold. ale (a type of strong beer) He likes ginger ale with his lunch. ail vs. ale – English …
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aid vs. aide aid (help; assist) He can breathe only with the aid of a ventilator. He can walk without the aid of crutches. aide (assistant) He worked as an aide to the mayor for three years. He was the closest aide to the president. aid vs. aide …
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affect (make a difference) Does his opinion affect your decision? (to make you have a strong feeling) The problems never affected him. effect (result) The effect of overeating may be obesity. Television has a direct effect on children’s behavior. affect vs. effect – English Vocabulary
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