easy money (money made without much effort) We started drug dealing as a way of making easy money. Many young people today look for easy money. My friend made easy money by selling insurance.
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insure vs. ensure insure (to provide compensation for loss or injury) They declined to insure him due to his heart condition. (American spelling of ensure) They took measures to insure the safety of their staff. ensure (make certain that something happens or is definite) Please ensure that you …
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immigrate vs. emigrate immigrate (come to a foreign country to live there permanently) We immigrated to the United States when I was 10 years old. When did you immigrate to Australia? emigrate (leave your own country to live permanently in another country) We had to emigrate from our …
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illegible vs. eligible illegible (unreadable, difficult to read) His handwriting is so illegible that nobody can read it. The label had become wet and was now illegible. eligible (suitable, meeting the conditions) I would like to vote, but I’m not eligible yet. The refugees are eligible for resettlement abroad. …
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We use “prepositions of place” when we talk about the location of things or people. A preposition of place answers the question of “Where”. I left my wallet at home. We fixed a picture on the wall. The sun is already high in the sky. Three very common prepositions …
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