Under our Common Errors Category. I would like to show you by this post some words that most users of English confuse due to lack of proper understanding of what they mean and how to use them. It was the German Physicist, Werner Heisenberg who said, 'An expert is someone who knows some of the worst mistakes that can be made in his subject, and how to avoid them'. So let us learn some of the mistakes people make with these words and avoid them.

Avoid vs Afford and Avoid vs Evade: Any Difference?

Many users of English as a Second Language, especially in Nigeria, confuse these words. They use 'avoid' in the place of 'afford' and vice-versa. It is more of a problem of mother tongue interference or accent. Understanding clearly the meanings of 'avoid' and 'afford' will prevent this confusion.

Read more on this educative post at: https://akademia.com.ng/avoid-vs-afford-avoid-vs-evade-difference/