English Vocabulary

altar vs. alter altar (holy table or platform) The couple will exchange vows at the altar. As a sacrifice for their sins, the people offered a lamb on the altar.   alter (change) Can we alter the date of the meeting? The coat was too large, so the tailor altered it to …

already vs. all ready already (previously, before now) Anna has already agreed to come. The meeting already started when I arrived.   all ready (completely ready) She was all ready to leave. I was all ready for the winter.   already vs. all ready – English Vocabulary

aloud vs. allowed aloud (in a loud voice) Would you please read the poem aloud? Jane just whispers; she doesn’t speak aloud.   allowed (permitted) Smoking is not allowed here. You’re not allowed to talk during the exam.   aloud vs. allowed – English Vocabulary

  a lot (very much) I have paid a lot for this car. Thank you a lot.   allot (allocate, allow to have) Please complete the test within the time allotted. They intend to allocate more money to the project.   a lot vs. allot – English Vocabulary

allay vs. alley allay (to reduce an unpleasant feeling) The president is keen to allay the public’s fears. I did what I could to allay her worries. alley (a narrow street) When he saw the police arrive, he bolted into a dark alley. They have lived in the same alley for …