English Terms
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... |
Prefix vs Suffix
Prefix is a part of a word that is added to another word, in order to change the meaning of it. Like prefix, a suffix is also a word that is added to another word, in order to change the meaning of it. The... |