Commonly Confused Words

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Loose

Back

Not tight or firmly held in place; free or released from attachment.

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Lose

Back

To be unable to find something or to fail to keep or maintain something.

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Apart

Back

Separated by a distance; not together.

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A part

Back

A piece or segment of something larger.

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Passed

Back

The past tense of 'pass'; to move past or go beyond.

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Past

Back

Referring to a time that has already happened.

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Aloud

Back

Spoken or vocalized in a way that can be heard.

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Allowed

Back

Given permission to do something.

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Complement

Back

Something that completes or goes well with something.

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Compliment

Back

A polite expression of praise or admiration.