Some Confusing English Words - Page 1

1. a lot, alot, allot

a. a lot means a great number
b. There is no such word as alot
c. allot means to allocate

2. accept, except

a. Accept means to believe, consent, endure
b. Except means excluding

3. adverse, averse

a. Adverse means unfavorable or unpleasant
b. Averse means reluctant

4. affect, effect

a. Affect means to change
b. Effect means result or outcome

5. aggravate, annoy

a. Aggravate to exaggerate or to make worse
b. Annoy means to pester or irritate

6. aid, aide

a. Aid means to help or assist
b. Aide is a helper or assistant

7. all ready, already

a. If you mean all is ready use all ready
b. If you mean in the past use already

8. allusion, illusion

a. An allusion id a reference
b. An illusion is a false impression

9. altar, alter

a. You worship at an altar
b. If you alter something you change it

10. among, between

a. Think division, among means more than two things
b. Between means just two things