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=== difference between but and however ===
== difference between but and however ==


* both words create a contrast
* both words create a contrast
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*** in this sense, however is synonymous with "nevertheless"
*** in this sense, however is synonymous with "nevertheless"


=== difference between like and as ===
== difference between like and as ==


* as = conjunction  
* as = conjunction  
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** [https://www.grammarly.com/blog/like-vs-as/ Like vs. As–Simple Rules to Know]
** [https://www.grammarly.com/blog/like-vs-as/ Like vs. As–Simple Rules to Know]


=== difference between few & a few ===
== difference between affect and effect ==
 
* in general,
** ''affect'' = a verb
** ''effect'' = a noun
* however, both words can be either a verb or a noun
** affect
*** verb =
**** to impact or cause
**** to have emotionally impact
**** to pretend or fake
*** noun =
**** a psychological impact or result of a psychological condition
***** as in "''patient affects of the condition are serious''"
**** the word "affectation" comes from the "affect" as a noun
** effect
*** noun =
**** a result of, an outcome from
**** an impression of
**** materials gathered or to be used
***** as in "''the hunter's effects included his rifle, a sleeping bag, and a mess kit''"
**** the essence of, virtually, caused to be
***** "''Their coordinated play was in effect all it took to win"''
*** verb = to make happen
**** as in ''"The change in policies effected a new attitude''"
 
== difference between few & a few ==
* ''few''  
* ''few''  
** a determiner (adjective) indicating a small amount or quantity
** a determiner (adjective) indicating a small amount or quantity
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** a few = positive, I know  some things
** a few = positive, I know  some things


=== difference between assume and presume ===
== difference between assume and presume ==


* assume and presume both mean "to count on" or "to suppose"
* assume and presume both mean "to count on" or "to suppose"
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* see: [https://askanydifference.com/difference-between-assume-and-presume/#:~:text=Comparison%20Table%20Between%20Assume%20and%20Presume%20%20,a%20situatio%20...%20%201%20more%20rows%20 askanydifference.com]
* see: [https://askanydifference.com/difference-between-assume-and-presume/#:~:text=Comparison%20Table%20Between%20Assume%20and%20Presume%20%20,a%20situatio%20...%20%201%20more%20rows%20 askanydifference.com]


=== difference between auxiliary verb and modal verb ===
== difference between auxiliary verb and modal verb ==


* see: https://pediaa.com/difference-between-modal-and-auxiliary-verbs
* see: https://pediaa.com/difference-between-modal-and-auxiliary-verbs


=== difference between censure and censor/censorship ===
== difference between censure and censor/censorship ==


* '''censure''' = severe disapproval or rejection
* '''censure''' = severe disapproval or rejection
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* '''censorship''' = the act of official '''censoring''' of a publication or other form of speech
* '''censorship''' = the act of official '''censoring''' of a publication or other form of speech


=== difference between since & because and "because of" and "due to" ===
== difference between since & because and "because of" and "due to" ==
* ''since'' & ''because'' = the same (synonymous)
* ''since'' & ''because'' = the same (synonymous)
** both are subordinating conjunctions (i.e., they combine a dependent or subordinate with an independent clause)
** both are subordinating conjunctions (i.e., they combine a dependent or subordinate with an independent clause)
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*** correct: "I ate, and then I slept" or "I ate then slept"
*** correct: "I ate, and then I slept" or "I ate then slept"


=== difference between which and where ===
== difference between which and where ==
>> todo
 
== >> todo ==