Commonly Confused Words
Some words look the same, while others sound the same. Knowing the
difference between these similar words can be very tricky. In this handout we
have provided some of the most commonly confused word pairs, with definitions
for each and sentences showing them in context. This is by no means a
comprehensive list, but it should hopefully help you begin to recognize the
particular differences between different words.
Below are some of the most commonly confused and misused words in
English.