sail vs. sale

  sail (travel by water) We were sailing from Naples to Boston. The ship sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge.   sale (the act of selling something) The sale of marijuana is forbidden here. We would rather lower the price than lose the sale.     envocabulary.com

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slip into

  slip into (to put on a piece of clothing quickly) I’ll go home and slip into something a little more comfortable. She slipped into bed after slipping into her nightgown.     envocabulary.com

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dress down

  dress down (dress in a way that is informal) Employees were allowed to dress down in their offices on Friday. He dressed down in jeans and a T-shirt for the occasion.     envocabulary.com

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visit

  visit (to go and spend time in a place, or with a person): When did you visit London? He came to visit us. see (to spend time with or meet with): I’m here to see an old friend. call on (to visit someone for a short time): I will call on my parents in …

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rite vs. write

  rite (a ceremony that is always performed with a set of fixed words and actions) Before becoming a full member, you must undergo an initiation rite. The body may be buried after the funeral rites have been performed.   write (to mark letters or numbers on a surface with …

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