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== 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 == | |||
* 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 == | |||
* 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 == | |||
* 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 == | |||
* '''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" == | |||
* ''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 == | |||
>> todo | |||
== >> todo == | |||