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. …
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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 …
Read More »cheap vs. cheep
cheap (not expensive) Petrol is cheap here. (ashamed, humiliated) She is trying to make me feel cheap. [more meanings] cheep (a quick, high sound made by a young bird) We heard the cheeps of newly hatched chicks. The little birds were cheeping as their mother fed them. [As a verb) envocabulary.com
Read More »statue vs. statute
statue (a sculpture of a person or an animal, made of stone or metal) The Statue of Liberty is in New York. This statue has stood here for hundred years. statute formal (a law that has been formally approved and written down) The statute banned drunk driving. There is …
Read More »click vs. clique
click (a short, sharp sound) We heard the latch click on the front door. The lock opened with a click. (to press a button on a computer mouse) Right-click on the icon and select properties. Click the link to download the file. informal (to become friends) Jane and I met at a …
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