What Does [Sic] Mean? – Definition & Examples
used in quotations to indicate that the quoted text is reproduced exactly, with errors intact.
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Sheath vs. sheathe
Sheath (n): a close-fitting dress or a case for a blade. Sheathe (v): to insert into a sheath.
Then vs. Than – When to Use Each (With Examples)
Then is mainly an adverb used to situation actions in time. Than is a conjunction used mainly in making comparisons.
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Presume vs. Assume – Difference, Meaning & Examples
A presumption is more authoritative than an assumption.
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Breath vs. breadth (vs. width)
Breath is what you breathe in and out of your lungs. Breadth is mostly synonymous with width, though they have differentiated in usage.
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Incipient vs. insipient (vs. insipid)
Incipient: beginning to exist or just starting to happen. Insipient: wanting wisdom, stupid, or foolish. Insipid: lacking flavor, dull.