15 Words That Sound Similar But Have Different Meaning
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2020, 5:55 pm
By:James Fraser
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English language is one of the world's most spoken languages. It is clean and simple. However, those who are trying to learn English always say it is the most confusing language. We have to agree that some grammar rules in English are little strange. For example, the letter 'T' sounds different in three different words not, natural and nation.
Adding more to confusion, some words in English language sound very similar. Some of them even have same pronunciation or spelling. Let us show you fifteen such words that sound similar but have a different meaning.
7.Dual vs. Duel
These two words bother some Harry Potter fans more than anyone.
Dual: The word dual, mostly used as an adjective, means it is related to two things or objects.
Example: Dual SIM phones have highest demand in Asian countries.
Duel: Duel means a fight or combat between two people or two parties, using deadly weapons. Duel refers to a fight that follows a standard set of moves like that of karate or kung fu.
Example: The kung fu duel between Neil and John was amazing.
8.Cyclone vs. Hurricane
Cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons – all sound same, but they are different.
Cyclone: Cyclones are high speed inward spiral winds that travel towards an area of low barometric pressure. Cyclones mostly occur in South Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Example: Cyclone Phailin rocked eastern shore of India causing massive damage.
Hurricane: Hurricanes are same weather phenomenon as cyclones. They are more intense than a cyclone. Cyclones that occur in Atlantic and North Pacific regions are called hurricanes.
Example: Hurricane Isabel is the most powerful one to hit North Carolina since Hurricane Hazel in 1954.
9.Pills vs. Tablets
Pills, tablets, capsules are not same. The main difference between them is their shape.
Pill: A pill is a small and round dosage of medicine. Pills are often coated with a shiny layer to make them easy to swallow.
Example: Birth control pills are effective despite the fact that they are linked to some serious side effects.
Tablet: Tablets are compressed powder of medicine, which are available in many shapes except spherical shape.
Example: Though tablets are hard to swallow, they work better than syrups.
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