thorough vs. through

  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 …

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till vs. until

  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

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vouch for

  vouch for (to promise that someone will have a good character or behavior) I’ll vouch for him. He’s a good boy. You can phone my office; they’ll vouch for me.   (to say that you believe that something is good or true) She has the ability to work hard, …

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veer away

  veer away (to change course; to stay away) The car was going straight towards a tree but veered away at the last minute. Some birds veered away from the flock. envocabulary.com

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now

now (at the present time): I’m not hungry now. currently formal (now): The area is currently unoccupied. at the moment (now): It’s not raining at the moment. right now (at the present moment): I’m sorry, but he is in a meeting right now. at present formal (now): We have no plans …

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