Confusing Words Clarified: Group S; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, etc.(lists of "S" sections that are organized into what for some people are confusing groups of words)English can be very confusing; for example, a house burns up as it burns down, a form is being filled in as it is being filled out, and an alarm goes off by going on. How about when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible? As you examine the groups of words in this unit, you will find many examples of confusions; sometimes, just one or two letters in a word can change its meaning completely. There are also times when two different words get confused because their meanings apply to things that are very similar. Efforts have been made to help you grasp the meanings of various words that may be confusing so you can utilize them with greater accuracy in your communication. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome by writing to: E-mail Contact (just click it for an e-mail form) or by typing, words@wordinfo.info, as the address in your e-mail heading. If you have any problems understanding the pronunciation symbols, go to this Pronunciation Chart for clarifications.subject, subject
subject (SUHB jikt), as a noun
1. A person or thing that is being discussed or described: "The new museum exhibition is the subject of an article in today's paper."
"Death is an uncomfortable subject that few people are willing to talk about." 2. An area of knowledge that is studied in school: "Latin was my favorite subject in high school."3. A person or thing that is being dealt with in a particular way: "She was the subject of a criminal investigation." subject (suhb JEKT), as a verb
1. To submit for consideration: "The sale of the property is subject to approval by the city council."
2. To cause or to force someone or a thing to experience something that may be harmful, unpleasant, etc.: "During the approaching hurricane, many buildings will be subject to severe winds." "The schedule is tentative and subject to change at a later time." The teacher was required to subject several tests of her subject to her students. suburb, superb
suburb (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
superb (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
succor, sucker
succor (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
sucker (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
suede, swayed
suede (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
swayed (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
suit, suite, sweet, sweat
suit (SOOT)
A set of matching outer garments, especially one consisting of a coat with trousers or a skirt (for women): "He bought a new suit for his new job at the company."
suite (SWEET)
A series of connected rooms used as a living unit: "The couple rented a suite of rooms for their holidays."
sweet (SWEET)
1. Having the taste of sugar or a substance containing or resembling sugar; such as, honey or saccharin: "Sugar and honey are well known as producers of sweet products; including, cakes, cookies, candy, etc."
2. Something that makes a person feel happy or pleased; very pleasant: "He told his wife that he hoped that she would sleep well and have sweet dreams." sweat (SWET)
1. To excrete (moisture) through a porous surface, such as the skin: "When it is as hot as it is in the summer, most people tend to sweat a lot."
2. The clear liquid that forms on the skin when a person is hot or nervous: "The runners were dripping with sweat during and after their race." He wore his new suit as he went to the convention of sweet specialties in the suite of exhibition rooms. There are some people who are willing to pay big money when traveling just so they can have a sweet suite in a luxury hotel. summary, summery
summary (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
summery (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
sundae, Sunday
sundae (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
Sunday (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
superintendence, superintendents
superintendence (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
superintendents (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
supernatural, unnatural
supernatural (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
unnatural (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
supply, supply
supply (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
supply (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
The young woman is using the book cart so she can supply more books to the total supply on the bookstore shelves. suspect, suspicion
suspect (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
suspicion (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
swath, swathe
swath (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
swathe (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
sweater, sweater
sweater (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
sweater (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
swell, swell, swell
swell (SWEL)
1. To become larger than normal: "The wasp sting made her whole arm swell up."
2. To make something larger or more full than normal: "The rain storm will certainly swell the river more than normal." 3. To increase in size or number: "The populations tend to swell with more and more immigrants." swell (SWEL)
1. The upward and downward movement of the water in the sea: "A storm tends to cause a swell, or swells, along the coast."
2. An increase in loudness: "As the music began to swell, I had to put my hands over my ears because it was getting too loud." swell (SWEL)
A slang substitute term for very good, excellent or wonderful: "We were so glad that we went to that swell party with our swell friends."
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