Earthy vs. earthly
Earthly: of, related to, or characteristic of the earth. Earthly: (1) plain, (2) natural, or (3) indecent or coarse.
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Straight vs. strait
Straight: not curving. Strait: a narrow channel joining two larger bodies of water.
Canvas vs. canvass
Canvas = a heavy fabric. Canvass = (1) to examine carefully or discuss thoroughly, (2) to go through an area to solicit votes, and (3) to conduct a survey.
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Cosmetology vs. cosmology
Cosmetology = the study of cosmetics and their use. Cosmology = the study of the cosmos.
For heaven’s sake
By the usual standards of English, heaven’s takes the possessive form, and sake is singular.