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CONFUSED WORDS
1º BACH MIND
Words | Meanings | Examples |
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alone | (adj) without company | He is alone, there is no one with him. |
alone | (adj) on one’s own | Only he alone can make the decision. |
alone | (adv) on one’s own | He lives alone in a big house. |
lonely | (adj) sad as a result of being without company | He doesn’t have friends, so he is lonely. |
nervous | (adj) worried or anxious | I'm nervous about starting a new job. |
excited | (adj) enthusiastic | The children were excited about their holiday. |
fun | (adj) enjoyable | We had a fun day at Luna Park. |
funny | (adj) causing amusement | My little sister is really funny: she makes me laugh all the time. |
dependable | (adj) trustworthy and reliable | I gave the job to Jack as he’s dependable. |
dependent | (adj) needing support | The kitten is completely dependent on its mother. |
aware of | (adj) know or have knowledge of | Are you aware of the problem? |
beware of | (v) to be cautious of | Beware of the dog! |
optimistic | (adj) hopeful and confident about something | I'm not very optimistic about his chances. |
optimist | (n) a person who is generally positive and hopeful about the future | Dave is an optimist: he always thinks things will be OK. |
damage | (n) harm | The storm caused a lot of damage. |
injury | (n) damage done to a person’s or animal’s body | She suffered severe injuries in the car accident. |
wound | (n) a cut or hole in the flesh of a living thing, usually caused by a weapon | The nurse bandaged the wound on the soldier’s arm. |
prevent | (v) to stop something from happening | He closed the window to prevent the cat from getting out. |
warn | (v) to tell someone about a possible future danger or unpleasant situation | Meteorologists warned people about the storm. |
shade | (n) darkness or coolness created by blocking the sun’s rays | It's hot - let’s stand in the shade. |
shadow | (n) a dark area or shape caused by a body coming between the light and a surface | I saw a man’s shadow move on the wall. |
audience | (n) people that come to watch a play, film or concert | The audience really loved his last song. |
crowd | (n) a large group of people gathered together | There was a huge crowd at the shops last night. |
spectators | (n) people that come to watch an event | How many spectators were at the match? |
(the) public | (n) ordinary people; the community | This library is open to the public. |
remind | (v) to cause someone to remember something | He reminded me to buy Beth a present. |
remind | (v) to cause someone to think of someone or something because of a physical resemblance | He reminds me of my brother. |
remember | (v) to bring an event or person from the past into your mind | Do you remember your first teacher? |
record | (v) to write down, photograph or film information for future reference | Did they record the baby's first steps? |
record | (n) a souvenir or reminder of something | He bought the book as a record of his time in Vienna. |
sane | (adj) mentally healthy; not crazy | During the war, it was hard for him to stay sane. |
healthy | (adj) in good physical or mental condition | Fortunately, I'm a very healthy person. |
enable | (v) to help make something possible | His support enabled me to go to university. |
let | (v) to give permission | My mother won't let me stay out late. |
attend | (v) to be present at an event | Did you attend the president's party? |
assist | (v) to help | Dr Jones needs someone to assist him during the operation. |
expect | (v) to believe something is likely to happen | I expect it will rain tomorrow. |
hope wait for | (v) to believe someone will arrive soon | I'm expecting him at 7.00. |
hope wait for | (v) to want or desire something to happen | I hope you can come to the party! |
hope wait for | (v) to delay an action until a certain time | He left and didn’t wait for me. |
lesson | (n) a set amount of time when students are taught | This is my last history lesson for the year. |
subject | (n) an area of knowledge taught at school / university | I think maths is my favourite subject. |
latest | (adj) the most up-to-date or recent | Have you heard Beyoncé's latest song? It’s fantastic! |
last | (adj) final | This was the band’s last album before they split up. |
journey | (n) the act of travelling from one place to another | She went on a long journey across Europe. |
trip | (n) an outing to a particular place | Gerry is going to Paris on a three-day trip. |
travel | (v) to go from one place to another | My grandmother doesn't like travelling by plane. |
earn | (v) to get money in return for work | I earn $5 an hour working at the café. |
win | (v) to acquire as a result of a competition or bet | I hope I win first prize - a holiday for two! |
lend | (v) to allow someone to use something that will later be returned | Can you lend me your jacket for the party? |
borrow | (v) to take and use something with the intention of returning it to the owner | I didn’t have enough money, so I borrowed some from Judy. |
between | (prep) in the space separating two or more people or things | The shop is between the library and the bank. |
among(st) | (prep) in the middle of something | She lives in a small house among(st) some tall buildings. |
like | (prep) in the same way as | Why don't you live in a flat like your brother? . |
as | (prep) used to show that somebody has a particular role or function | As your friend, I would say it’s better to wait |
discussion | (n) a serious but generally polite conversation | My friends and I had a long discussion about our future plans. |
argument | (n) a conversation in which people strongly disagree | When I came home late, I had a huge argument with my parents. |
partner | (n) someone you are in a relationship with | My partner is a doctor. |
couple | (n) both people in a relationship | They make a nice couple. |
pair | (n) two things of the same type | I bought a new pair of shoes. |
beside | (prep) close to, next to | We live beside a park. |
besides | (prep) in addition to, apart from | Besides Andy, everyone came to the party. |
breath | (n) the air either inhaled or exhaled during breathing | Take a deep breath before you go underwater. |
breathe | (v) to inhale and expel air from the lungs | It's hard to breathe under water. |
compliment | (v) to give praise | He complimented me on a job well done. |
complement | (v) to enhance something else | This necklace complements that dress nicely. |
every day | (adv) daily | I walk past the cinema every day on my way to school. |
everyday | (adj) frequent | Accidents are an everyday occurrence on this road. |
high | (adj) used to measure distance from the ground | This area has a lot of high mountains. |
tall | (adj) used to show the height of people | He's a very tall man. |
in/at | (prep) | My dad is in hospital with an infection. |
in / at the | (prep + definite article) | I'm in the hospital visiting my mother. |
live | (adj) not recorded | They’re showing a live concert on TV tonight. |
alive | (adj) living | Steve was in a bad car accident - he's lucky to be alive. |
life | (n) the state of living | My grandparents had a very difficult life. |
lose | (v) to be unable to find something | Put your phone in a safe place or you’ll lose it. |
loose | (adj) not tight, fixed or tied | These clothes are loose - they're too big for me. |
notice | (n) a piece of information | There’s a notice in the school office about the end-of-year trip. |
news | (n) current events in general | The news about the plane crash is terrible. |
news item | (n) a specific current events story | There’s a news item about the robbery on the front page. |
still | (adj) not moving | Sit still, please! |
quiet | (adj) not noisy | Please be quiet. |
raise | (v) to move upwards | Raise your hand if you know the answer. |
rise | (v) to ascend from a lower position to a higher position | Smoke was rising from the factory chimneys. |
stationary | (adj) not moving | The traffic on the motorway is stationary this morning. |
stationery | (n) materials for writing, eg paper, pens, etc. | We need to order more stationery for the office. |
spend | (v) to use money or time for a particular purpose | How much money do you want to spend on a new tablet? |
waste | (v) not to use money or time well | Don't waste your money on that expensive coat. |
sure | (adj) confident that something is right | I'm sure I locked the door when I left the house. |
secure | (adj) impossible to penetrate | It's OK to give your personal details on a secure website. |
safe | (adj) not dangerous | Is it safe to cross the road here? |
soil | (n) a mixture of sand and organic material in which plants grow | The soil in our garden is very fertile and plants grow easily there. |
land | (n) the part of Earth that is not covered by water | After being on the ocean for two weeks, they eventually spotted land. |
Earth | (n) the name of our planet; earth is a synonym for soil | The Earth is very far from the sun. |
scream | (n) a high-pitched sound, associated with fear or panic | She let out a loud scream when she saw the bear. |
shout | (n) a raised voice, used to speak very loudly | I heard a loud shout just before the building collapsed. |