What is the difference between 'desert' and 'dessert'?
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'Desert' refers to a dry, barren area, while 'dessert' is a sweet course typically eaten at the end of a meal.
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What does 'they're' mean?
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'They're' is a contraction of 'they are'.
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What is the difference between 'passed' and 'past'?
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'Passed' is the past tense of 'pass', meaning to succeed in something, while 'past' refers to a time before the present.
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What does 'capital' refer to?
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'Capital' can refer to a city that serves as the seat of government or wealth in the form of money.
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What does 'capitol' refer to?
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'Capitol' refers to a building where a legislative assembly meets.
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What is a contraction?
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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters or sounds.
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What is the meaning of 'there'?
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'There' refers to a place or location.
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