adverse (unfavorable, bad) Lack of money will have an adverse effect on our business. We have canceled our trip due to adverse weather conditions. averse formal (unwilling, opposed to) She was not averse to some change. She was averse to living in the neighborhood around the airport. …
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adept (skilled, expert) She is highly adept at cooking. adapt (to adjust, get used to) We’ll adapt quickly to the new system. adopt (accept as your own) They decided to adopt a baby girl. adapt vs. adopt – English Vocabulary
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add (to include) We want to add your name to the list. (to put with something else) They add chlorine to the water to kill bacteria. ad (short for advertisement) We should put an ad in the local paper. envocabulary.com
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accident vs. incident accident (event or occurrence that happens unexpectedly, typically resulting in damage or injury) Our meeting was just an accident. She was injured in the accident. incident (an unusual or unpleasant event or occurrence) When exactly did the incident occur? The incident was recorded on CCTV. …
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accept (to agree to or to approve of something) Do you accept her decision? She doesn’t accept advice from others. [more meanings] except (not including, apart from) Our office is open every day except Sunday. He had nothing on except his socks. I don’t often leave here except in an …
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