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Difference Between Who and Whom

Last updated on July 4, 2018 by Surbhi S

While we use 'who', when we want to talk about the subject of a sentence, we use 'whom' if we talk about the object of the verb. Who and Whom are the class of wh-word, that are commonly used to ask questions or introduce a clause in a sentence. The main object of using these two words in a sentence is to know about people or a person rather than things. Now, let's understand the difference between these two words with the help of an example: Who are you? and Whom are you talking … [Read more...]

Difference Between Your and You’re

Last updated on July 3, 2018 by Surbhi S

The words your and you're is common in terms of their pronunciation but differ in their meaning and usage. While there are many of us, who use them interchangeably, due to lack of knowledge in this regard. We use your when we want to express belongingness of the other person to theĀ conversation, to something. On the contrary, you're is a contraction, for the term 'you are', which is used informally in the sentences. Now, let's look at these examples to understand them better. You're … [Read more...]

Difference Between Each and Every

Last updated on June 28, 2018 by Surbhi S

Each and Every are the two quantifying determiners that can be used with singular nouns only. However, there are certain exceptions to this rule. Each is used for referring to every individual unit in a set of two or more. On the contrary, we use every when we are talking pervasively, i.e. we are referring to all the items of the group collectively, which does not consist of an exception. Now, read this example to understand both of them clearly. Every side of the story is interesting, … [Read more...]

Difference Between Assume and Presume

Last updated on June 26, 2018 by Surbhi S

The words assume and presume are commonly used when we want to express something which we are believing of holding as correct or true before it actually takes place. However, there are some differences between assume and presume, as in, assume implies supposing something or taking it for granted, without having any proof or evidence against it. On the contrary, presume means to suppose or take for granted that something is valid, which have proper evidence. Let's look at the examples to … [Read more...]

Difference Between Its and It’s

Last updated on June 25, 2018 by Surbhi S

Contraction is the mixing of two words into a single word with the help of an apostrophe (') such as the words 'it is' are combined with an apostrophe and contracted as 'it's'. 'It's' is often confused with 'its' as they are pronounced similar but they appear differently as the latter does not have an apostrophe. Moreover, they differ in their meanings too, as in 'its' represents ownership, whereas 'it's' is a short form of it is or it has. So, using them incorrectly in our sentences may … [Read more...]

Difference Between Between and Among

Last updated on June 25, 2018 by Surbhi S

When in a sentence we want to express something in the middle of two or more people, we either use between or among. Most of the English speakers often make a common mistake while using these two words, as they are not known about the basic rule. While between is used when there is something in the middle of two objects, among is used to mean something which is a part of a group. I divided the cold drink between the two kids, but not among others. She was among the dancer's group, who … [Read more...]

Difference Between There and Their

Last updated on June 28, 2018 by Surbhi S

The words there andĀ their are often used incorrectly because they are homophones, due to which they sound similar but have different spelling and meaning. While the word 'there' has a number of uses but it is commonly used to refer a place, or something which exists whereas we use 'their' to mean belongingness to a group of people. Now come let's understand the two, with the help of examples: There is a drawer in the almirah, where you can find all their stuff. Their teacher called me … [Read more...]

Difference Between Sympathy and Empathy

Last updated on June 25, 2018 by Surbhi S

Sympathy means the feeling of sorrow or commiseration for the hardships, problems and pain caused to another person. It is often misconstrued with empathy which refers to an individual's ability to understand what another person is going through, by perceiving himself in the same situation. Now let's understand them clearly with the help of an example: Hazel had much sympathy for the train accident victims. But she cannot empathize with them. In the above example, the word sympathy is … [Read more...]

Difference Between To and Too

Last updated on July 11, 2018 by Surbhi S

The words 'to' and 'too' are homonyms, that have similar pronunciation but differ in their meanings, spelling and origin. While the word to is used in sentences to denote direction. On the other hand, the word too is used to indicate something of high degree, also or very. Now let's take a look at the examples to understand how they differ: I am too late, to attend the function. Joe went to the coaching class too, to find her sister. She is too confident, that she will be able to … [Read more...]

Difference Between Advice and Advise

Last updated on June 25, 2018 by Surbhi S

In English, there are many confusing terms and one such pair of words is advice and advise, which not only sound alike but also look alike. Due to which people juxtapose these terms however these are different as in the word advice refers to the opinion, view, preaching, counsel, suggestion, recommendation or consultation. On the other hand, advise is the act of giving or offering advice to someone, which may be the best possible action in a given situation. Let's take an example to … [Read more...]

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