| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by prodiG(m): 12:35pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
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| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by narutop: 12:36pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Senator / Sinator |
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| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by qreem231(m): 12:38pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Thanks so much for this op, most peeps are guilty of these mistakes especially the "I'm" and "am" one. 1 Like |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by arabaribiti(m): 12:38pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Axed and asked |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by xreal: 12:40pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Determinism:
1. INQUIRE/ENQUIRE: Inquire (inquiry) is a formal inquest ie, by legal, formal institutions and boards and are often documented, while enquire (enquiry) is an informal act of questioning.
2. I'M/ AM: I'm is simply a contraction of "I am" ie, it means I am. Example: I'm washing the dishes.
On the other hand, "am" is on its own a first person present form of "be". Example: I really am sorry for your loss.
3. COMPLEMENT/ COMPLIMENT: Complement means "to complete". Example: He complemented the sweet taste with some added salt and spice.
Compliment means a remark, salutation and (but not limited to) flattery. Example: He complimented her beauty all night.
4. KNOW/ NO: Know means to have knowledge of; whilst "no" is simply the opposite of yes. Example: No, I don't know how to dance.
5. SOURCE/ SAUCE: Source is the origin of a thing, trend, phenomenon, etc. Sauce is often an added flavour to a dish/food.
Example: The source of modernity is Africa.
Example: He uses tomato sauce to consume bread.
6. CEASE/ SEIZE: To cease simply is to stop, while to seize is to confiscate, arrest or withhold.
Example: Pray without ceasing.
Example: Their results were seized by the examination body
NB: Seize should as well not be mistaken for "size"
7. INVISIBLE/ INVINCIBLE: Invisible means "not seen" (it has to do with vision), while invincible means powerful and/or untouchable.
Example: He wore an invisible cloak. It made him invincible against enemy attack.
8. REIGN/ RAIN: Reign means a period of domination, while rain refers to waterfall in drops from the sky (or a large quantity of something)
Example: During his reign, rain ceased to fall. Hence, drought and famine.
9. I (capitalized)/ i: I (when capitalized) is simply the first person perspective, while "i" is just the ninth letter of the English alphabet.
Example: I'm running late.
10. WONDER/ WANDER: Wonder means to be amazed, to wish to know, etc. Wander implies movement, to (mentally, physically or emotionally) move about.
Example: He wondered why the dog kept wandering up and about in the house. It made his mind wander—searching for answers.
11. THERE/ THEIR: There simply is a (physical or mental) location (of something), whilst their is a second/third person pronoun.
Example: Their house is right there.
12. SURLY/ SURELY: Surly infers terrible, ugly, arrogant, etc while surely means definite, positive, truthful, etc.
Example: The surly waitress will surely get little or no customer appraisal.
13. IT'S/ ITS: It's is a contraction of "it is", while its is a pronoun that expresses "belonging to".
Example: Its main property is that it's very coerce and tough, slow but stable.
NB: when in doubt of which to use, substitute with "it is" to see if it fits properly in such context. Same applies for "am" and "I'm".
14. YOUR/ YOU'RE: YOUR is a second person pronoun, while you're simply is "you are".
Example: Your dog chewed on the phone. You're therefore responsible for whatever replacement(s) must be made.
15. QUIET/QUITE: To be quiet is to be free of noise (or disturbance); quite means to a degree or extent of.
Example: The quiet reserved lad over there in suit is quite handsome as well.
Others include: LAUNCH/LUNCH, BREAK/ BRAKE
You can add yours
Let me add mine. ADVICE/ADVISE One na noun while the other na verb. My teacher give me heavy slap the day him teach me, so I no remember which is noun or verb again. |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by Ajakayekoke(m): 12:42pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Why didn't you include Lose&Loose,75%of nairalanders are very funny using loose as lose. 1 Like |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by enemyofprogress: 12:42pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Poo poo is oyinbo shiiiit while shiiiit is black man shiiiit |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by prodiG(m): 12:44pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
johnoasa:
na wah,,,, am guilty AHA! Caught you red handed  1 Like |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by dominique(f): 12:46pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Being/been. Generally, Nigerians use of English is getting poorer by the day based on what I read on social media everyday. What could be the cause of this? 2 Likes |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by dakeskese(m): 12:48pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
tosyne2much:
The only one I disagree with is "inquire and enquire"
Both words can be used interchangeably as they are both synonyms.
You forgot to add "Advice and Advise"
*Advice is a noun*
*Advise is a verb*
E.g I "advised" him but he chose to ignore my "advice" Baba o!!! Nice one 1 Like |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by Tolupage(m): 12:49pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
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| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by IgedeBushBoy(m): 12:55pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Roon9:
U no go learn now Oga sabinus, tell me wetin I nefa hia b4 |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by kodedbis(f): 12:56pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
English language is not by force |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by Neduzze5(m): 12:58pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
What/ Worth
My younger sister been use this one last time. She get luck say I dey in a good mood. The kind slap wey I for land am enh. 1 Like |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by profmsboi(m): 12:59pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Add this also:
Choose and Chose |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by freezyprinzy(m): 1:00pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
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| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by Divay22(f): 1:02pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Further/ Farther
Where/were 1 Like |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by tosyne2much(m): 1:04pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
dominique:
Being/been. Generally, Nigerians use of English is getting poorer by the day based on what I read on social media everyday. What could be the cause of this? You're a very good observer.. That should even top the list |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by maisauki: 1:10pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
how can you help me in draftin speeches, gotta pay you handsomely...do d english, i'm for money |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by Olumideta(m): 1:13pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
This is a very good one, kudos to you guys. 1 Like |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by donqx: 1:15pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
ok teacher |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by AnanseK(m): 1:23pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Border - the boundary between two territories or circumstances. What comes close to - e.g. "Action of the sea patrol team confiscating goods and money borders on piracy."
Bother - to worry or to be concerned about something. e.g. "His inability to eat for days bothers me a lot". 1 Like |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by Mediapace: 1:27pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
So we can say complement or compliment of the season and they might serve different purpose ?
Cc
Dominique
Tosyne2much |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by pocohantas(f): 1:28pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
tosyne2much:
The only one I disagree with is "inquire and enquire"
Both words can be used interchangeably as they are both synonyms.
You forgot to add "Advice and Advise"
*Advice is a noun*
*Advise is a verb*
E.g I "advised" him but he chose to ignore my "advice" Perfect example from you. Been/being, there/their... |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by tosyne2much(m): 1:41pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Mediapace:
So we can say complement or compliment of the season and they might serve different purpose ?
Cc
Domi'nique
Tosyn'e2much Compliment is an expression of praise or encouragement. E.g compliment of the season Complement simply means to complete or finish something. E.g The referee complemented the match with a final whistle Shey you see the difference? |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by tosyne2much(m): 1:43pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
pocohantas:
Perfect example from you. Been/being, there/their... God bless you jawe |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by Mediapace: 1:46pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
tosyne2much:
Compliment is an expression of praise or encouragement. E.g compliment of the season
Complement simply means to complete or finish something. E.g The referee complemented the match with a final whistle
Shey you see the difference? Yea i gaarit but i mean : Compliment of the season(Greeting as compliment i.e. compliment of the season) Complement(completing 12 months i.e. complement of the season) |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by dominique(f): 1:55pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Mediapace:
So we can say complement or compliment of the season and they might serve different purpose ?
Cc
Domini.que
Tosyne2m.uch It's Compliments of the season. |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by tosyne2much(m): 2:07pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Mediapace:
Yea i gaarit but i mean :
Compliment of the season(Greeting as compliment i.e. compliment of the season)
Complement(completing 12 months i.e. complement of the season) Yes it can also go that way |
| Re: Similar Everyday Words That Are Often Interchangeably Used Wrongly by Tellemall: 2:07pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Determinism:
1. INQUIRE/ENQUIRE: Inquire (inquiry) is a formal inquest ie, by legal, formal institutions and boards and are often documented, while enquire (enquiry) is an informal act of questioning.
2. I'M/ AM: I'm is simply a contraction of "I am" ie, it means I am. Example: I'm washing the dishes.
On the other hand, "am" is on its own a first person present form of "be". Example: I really am sorry for your loss.
3. COMPLEMENT/ COMPLIMENT: Complement means "to complete". Example: He complemented the sweet taste with some added salt and spice.
Compliment means a remark, salutation and (but not limited to) flattery. Example: He complimented her beauty all night.
4. KNOW/ NO: Know means to have knowledge of; whilst "no" is simply the opposite of yes. Example: No, I don't know how to dance.
5. SOURCE/ SAUCE: Source is the origin of a thing, trend, phenomenon, etc. Sauce is often an added flavour to a dish/food.
Example: The source of modernity is Africa.
Example: He uses tomato sauce to consume bread.
6. CEASE/ SEIZE: To cease simply is to stop, while to seize is to confiscate, arrest or withhold.
Example: Pray without ceasing.
Example: Their results were seized by the examination body
NB: Seize should as well not be mistaken for "size"
7. INVISIBLE/ INVINCIBLE: Invisible means "not seen" (it has to do with vision), while invincible means powerful and/or untouchable.
Example: He wore an invisible cloak. It made him invincible against enemy attack.
8. REIGN/ RAIN: Reign means a period of domination, while rain refers to waterfall in drops from the sky (or a large quantity of something)
Example: During his reign, rain ceased to fall. Hence, drought and famine.
9. I (capitalized)/ i: I (when capitalized) is simply the first person perspective, while "i" is just the ninth letter of the English alphabet.
Example: I'm running late.
10. WONDER/ WANDER: Wonder means to be amazed, to wish to know, etc. Wander implies movement, to (mentally, physically or emotionally) move about.
Example: He wondered why the dog kept wandering up and about in the house. It made his mind wander—searching for answers.
11. THERE/ THEIR: There simply is a (physical or mental) location (of something), whilst their is a second/third person pronoun.
Example: Their house is right there.
12. SURLY/ SURELY: Surly infers terrible, ugly, arrogant, etc while surely means definite, positive, truthful, etc.
Example: The surly waitress will surely get little or no customer appraisal.
13. IT'S/ ITS: It's is a contraction of "it is", while its is a pronoun that expresses "belonging to".
Example: Its main property is that it's very coerce and tough, slow but stable.
NB: when in doubt of which to use, substitute with "it is" to see if it fits properly in such context. Same applies for "am" and "I'm".
14. YOUR/ YOU'RE: YOUR is a second person pronoun, while you're simply is "you are".
Example: Your dog chewed on the phone. You're therefore responsible for whatever replacement(s) must be made.
15. QUIET/QUITE: To be quiet is to be free of noise (or disturbance); quite means to a degree or extent of.
Example: The quiet reserved lad over there in suit is quite handsome as well.
Others include: LAUNCH/LUNCH, BREAK/ BRAKE
You can add yours
You forgot to add KNEE & KNEEL. And KNEE & ELBOW. CONSIGN & CONCERN. Nigerians really need to communicate with the right words. The above are all very irritating. |
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