May 22
Today, let’s learn the difference between “wait” and “await”. Both words are about staying in a place until something happens, but they are used differently. Here’s a simple guide: Wait Await Key Points to Remember: Practice Try these sentences: Answers: I hope this helps you understand the difference between “wait” and “await”. Keep practicing, and …
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May 20
“In spite of” and “despite” are very similar in meaning and usage, and both are used to show contrast or opposition to what is expected. Basic Meaning Both “in spite of” and “despite” mean that something happens even though there is something that might prevent it. They are used to express a contrast between two …
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May 14
SAY and TELL have similar meanings. They both mean to communicate verbally with someone. But we often use them differently. The best way to remember say and tell is: SAY is immediately followed by a noun clause (He said (that) he was right) or, if it is followed by a personal object, we include the …
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Dec 04
WHILE and DURING WHILE is a CONJUNCTION that is used to refer to a background period of time in which another activity happened. It is very similar to during, but it is followed by a sentence (while + subject + verb…), so they are not interchangeable. DURING is a PREPOSITION that is used before an …
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Mar 10
Many people confuse these two expressions. And while they are similar, there is a very important difference. ON time – This referrs to when you have an appointment or scheduled time to be somewhere or do something. The meeting starts at 2 pm. I have to be on time. (If I’m late something bad will …
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Mar 08
The verb “to bear” has a few different meanings in English. to carry – They arrived bearing gifts. to support – The wall can’t bear the weight of the building. to endure – She can’t bear his bad moods. to turn and follow a direction – Bear left at the fork ahead. to give birth …
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Feb 19
Miss, Mrs., and Ms. are all very different. Choosing the wrong one can be offensive, so it’s important to understand the difference between the three. REMEMBER: If someone tells you they prefer a particular title, you should use it to address them. Miss, when attached to a name, is a title of respect for a …
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Jan 27
These three words are often confusing for Portuguese speakers. Stairs (escadas) usually connect floors in a building. Ladder (escada) is a moveable structure used for climbing up or down. Steps (degraus) are usually found outside a building, and are also the individual levels on a ladder or stairs. If you have any questions or doubts, please …
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Jan 09
These two words sound exactly the same when spoken. You will only be able to tell the difference by the context. If you have any questions or doubts, please ask in the comments or send me a private message. Follow me on Instagram: @englishyourwaybr or look for the hashtag #LearnEnglishWithCarlo
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Jan 09
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