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Proportional vs. proportionate
Proportional: 1. forming a whole with other quantities; 2. considered quantitatively with respect to something else. Proportionate: in due proportion.
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Appropriate vs. expropriate
Appropriate = to set something apart for a specific use. Expropriate = to deprive of possession.
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Defuse vs. diffuse
To defuse (something) is to make a threatening or dangerous situation safer. To diffuse something is to soften it by spreading it out.
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Loose vs. Lose – Difference & Meaning
Lose: to suffer a loss. Loose: 1. not tightly fitted; 2. to release.
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Everyday vs. Every Day – What’s the Difference?
Everyday = an adjective describing things that are ordinary or that occur every day. Every day = an adverbial phrase meaning each day.
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Copyright vs. copywrite
Copyright = a creator’s exclusive legal right to his or her work. Copywrite = rare backformation from copywriter, which refers to a person who writes copy.
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Cyclist vs. biker
A cyclist (or bicyclist) is someone who rides a bicycle. A biker is someone who rides a motorcycle.
