Commonly confused words

  rifle (a gun with a long barrel that you hold against your shoulder to fire) He leveled his rifle at the target. The soldiers hit the man with their rifle butts. (to search through something quickly in order to find or steal something) Jane rifled through her wardrobe looking for something suitable to …

  raze (to completely destroy a building, city, etc.) They will raze the old building to make more room for the park. These villages were razed to the ground during the war.   raise  must have an object (to increase the amount, value, or degree) They have raised their prices. Don’t raise your …

  thorough (complete; including every possible detail) We did a thorough search of the place but found nothing. It’s my job to conduct a thorough investigation. (careful to do things in an accurate and exact way) He is very thorough.   through (from one end or side to the other) We must go …

  till  informal (up to; as late as) We waited till the rain stopped. I’ll be here till six o’clock.   until (up to; as late as) I have to wait until Wednesday. Don’t come in until I tell you. envocabulary.com

  leech (a small worm which lives in wet places and attaches itself to other creatures to suck their blood) Oh, my God, I have a leech on my leg. They put leeches on your body to drain the bad blood. (a person who takes advantage of other people) Mike was surrounded by leeches …