Confusing Words

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What is the difference between 'lend' and 'borrow'?

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'Lend' means to give something to someone with the expectation that it will be returned. 'Borrow' means to take something from someone with the intention of returning it.

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What does 'all right' mean?

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'All right' means satisfactory or acceptable. It is often used to indicate agreement or that something is fine.

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When should you use 'bad' vs 'badly'?

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'Bad' is an adjective used to describe a noun, while 'badly' is an adverb used to describe how an action is performed.

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What is the correct past tense of 'fall'?

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'Fell' is the correct past tense of 'fall'.

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What does 'would have' mean?

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'Would have' is used to indicate a hypothetical situation in the past that did not happen.

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What is the meaning of 'loan'?

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'Loan' is a noun that refers to something that is borrowed, especially money.

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What does 'alright' mean?

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'Alright' is an informal variant of 'all right', often used in casual writing.

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What is the difference between 'felt' and 'fell'?

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'Felt' is the past tense of 'feel', while 'fell' is the past tense of 'fall'.

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What does 'would of' signify?

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'Would of' is a common grammatical error; the correct phrase is 'would have'.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'.