English Terms
A lot vs Allot vs A Lot
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The word ‘alot’ technically does not exist in the English language. It is a misspelling of ‘a lot.’ The term ‘a lot’ means a large number, a large amount, or a great deal. “Allot” means to give something to... |
Compliment vs Complement
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The two words, ‘compliment’ and ‘complement’ are that sound the same but have different spelling and actually mean different things. ‘Compliment’ means to praise or say something nice, whereas ‘Complement’... |
Oxford Dictionary vs Cambridge Dictionary
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The main difference between the Oxford and Cambridge Dictionaries is that the Oxford Dictionary is published by the Oxford University Press, whereas the Cambridge Dictionary is published by the Cambridge... |
Youth vs Teenager
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Youth refers to a young person, i.e. a person between childhood and adult age. On the other hand, teenager refers to someone who is specifically between the ages of 13 and 19. |
Minuet vs Minute
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One minute is a unit of time that refers to 60 seconds or, alternately, one sixtieth of an hour. The minuet is a type of slow dance that was quite popular in France during the eighteenth century. |













