Month: October 2023

Independent or independant

Independent and independant are two words that look very similar, but have very different meanings. Independent means free from outside control or influence, or not depending on another for support. Independant is a common misspelling of independent, and it is not a real word. Here are some examples of how to use independent correctly: Here …

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Fluorescent or Florescent

Fluorescent is an adjective that means glowing or emitting light. It is often used to describe artificial lights, such as lamps, tubes, or bulbs, that use electricity to produce bright colors. For example: Florescent is also an adjective, but it means blossoming or flowering. It is often used to describe plants, especially in springtime, that …

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Exhilarate or exilerate

As a 6th grade English teacher, you may have to explain the difference between exhilarate and exilerate to your students. These are two words that sound similar but have very different meanings and spellings. Exhilarate means to make someone feel very happy, excited, or energetic. It is usually used with the preposition “by” or “with”. …

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disappear or dissapear

Today I’m going to explain the difference between disappear and dissapear, two words that often confuse our students. I’ll also give you some sample sentences that you can use in your online tutoring sessions, and some common mistakes to avoid. Let’s get started! The word disappear means to vanish or cease to exist. You can …

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