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Read More »allude vs. elude
allude (to speak of, or mention indirectly) I didn’t allude to her ex-husband. She alluded to the problem but did not mention it. elude (to avoid, or escape from) They managed to elude the police for two months. (to fail to understand or remember) The cause of the accident has eluded them so …
Read More »align vs. alien
align vs. alien align (arrange in a straight line) They aligned the desks perfectly. You have to align the bottles on the shelf. alien (not familiar, strange) He’ll get used to the alien environment over time. She was speaking a language that was totally alien to me. align …
Read More »aisle vs. isle
aisle vs. isle aisle (walkway) between rows of seats Would you like an aisle seat or a window seat? During the concert, people were dancing in the aisles. isle (island) Our ship finally dropped anchor near a beautiful isle. They were exploring the most remote isles. aisle …
Read More »ail vs. ale
ail vs. ale ail (to cause trouble, afflict) There is no simple solution to what ails our education system. (to suffer bad health) She was ailing from a cold. ale (a type of strong beer) He likes ginger ale with his lunch. ail vs. ale – English …
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