English as a Foreign Language
Precedence vs Precedent
Precedence refers to the condition that something is more important that something else. On the other hand, precedent refers to something that happened before, but it sets an example for events that might... |
Coarse vs Course
The term ‘coarse’ commonly refers to a texture, specifically a harsh or rough texture. The coarse texture usually comes from the fact that the thing is made up of large rough grains or particles. Whereas, the... |
Stupid vs Dumb vs Idiot
Stupid, Dumb and Idiot are all used as slang to refer to someone or something that lacks intelligence or common sense. However, there are some small contextual differences in the manner they are used. |
Tolerance vs Intolerance
Tolerance means to be able to allow and accept the existence of something that differs from your own beliefs or opinions. Most commonly the term is used in the context of religious or political beliefs.... |
Week vs Weak
The words, week and weak are homonyms, i.e. words that have the same pronunciation but different meanings. A week refers to a period of seven days, usually starting from on Sunday all the way to Saturday. Weak... |