10 Confusing Homonyms: Part I

mar.net 10 Confusing Homonyms 1 Grammar.ne G Grammar.net- GGrammar.net What are Gramme Homonyms are words that sound similar or are written the same but with different meanings are a notorious stumbling. All Together Altogether All at once or all in one place: “The family is usually all together at Mom's house on Sunday." Completely or entirety: "Your brother is altogether insane." mmar.net Appraise Apprise An estimation of financial value: "The Smith family had their home appraised last year." Grammar.ne mar.net To advise or inform: “We need to apprise Fred of the situation." GGra G Grammar.n Council Counsel G Gra A body of advisors or managers: "I am a member of the Council of Semi-Important Persons." G Gram To advise: "Gina counseled the employees to be patient." G Gram Duel ar.net G Dual A contest or fight between two people: "The knights drew their swords and began to duel." Gra Grammar.net Comprised of two parts: "The dual purpose of a security guard is prevention and protection." OGrammar.ne A paper container used for mailing: "She licked the flap of the envelope and dosed it." Envelope Envelop G Grammar.n To surround or wrap:"The fog began to envelop the campground." G Gramm Foreword Forward A book's introduction:"In the foreword, the writer mentions his wife and children." G Gram Ahead or onward: "Always look forward when moving forward, or you may trip." G Gram Loose net Lose Free or not tight: "The screw on the lamp is loose." Grammar.ne Failing to retain possession of something:"I have several scarves in case I lose one." $4 Brammar.ne Peddle Ommar.net Pedal o To sell something: "My brother peddles vacuums on the weekends for extra money." G Grammar.n mmar.n A lever operated with the feet: "She was going too fast, and one foot fell off its pedal." G Gr Stationary Stationery Unmoving or in a fixed position: “I did five miles on the stationary bike at the gym." Go NOTE Paper for writing: "The note was written on the hotel's pink stationery." er.net Wreath net G Wreathe A circular decoration: “There was a Christmas wreath of evergreens on every door." ar.net To encirde or envelop: “Warning scientists of a coming eruption, smoke began to wreathe the volcano." ©2013 Grammar.net All rights reserved Follow Us on Twitter @grammarnet Grammar.net G G Grammar.net G Oammar.ne mar.net Omarnet mar.net