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.sea, see
sea (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
see (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
We asked our California friends if they can see the sea from their house. seam, seem
seam (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
seem (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
It would seem that the seam in the tent doesn’t keep the rain out. seamed, seemed
seamed (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
seemed (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
seamen, semen
seamen (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
semen (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
sear, seer, seer, sere
sear (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
seer (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
seer (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
sere (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
seas, sees, seize, siege, cease
seas (SEEZ)
The salt waters that cover much of the Earth's surface: "They traveled by ship on the seas."
sees (SEEZ)
Noticing or becoming aware of living creatures or things by using the eyes: "She sees better now than she did before the operation on her eyes."
seize (SEEZ)
To grasp suddenly and forcibly; to take or grab something: "The bank will seize their house because they have not been able to make their payments."
siege (SEEJ)
A prolonged effort to gain or overcome something or a serious and lasting attack of something: "They had a long siege of bitterly cold temperatures this winter."
cease (SEES)
1. To put an end to or to stop doing something: "The factory will cease operations next year."
2. To stop performing an activity or action; to desist: "The noise will cease when the cars stop honking their horns." The goal of a pirate captain is to wander the seas (with his fellow pirates) and to seize any ship he sees that looks as if it has any value even if he has to lay siege to it until he gets his loot; then after that he will cease his efforts until another victim is found. seasonable, seasonal
seasonable (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
seasonal (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
sects, sex
sects (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
sex (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
sensitive, sensual, sensuous
sensitive (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
sensual (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
sensuous (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
sentence, sentence
sentence (SEN tuhns)
A group of words that expresses a statement, question, command, or wish: "Sentences usually contain a subject and a verb and in written English, the first word of a sentence is capitalized and the sentence ends with a period, question mark, or an exclamation point."
sentence (SEN tuhns)
A court judgment, especially a judicial decision of the punishment to be inflicted on a person adjudged guilty; the penalty meted out: "He is serving a 15 year sentence in prison for armed robbery."
"I am" is the shortest grammatical sentence in English, but "I do" can be a life sentence. septic, skeptic, styptic
septic (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
skeptic (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
styptic (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
seraph, serif
seraph (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
serif (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
serf, surf
serf (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
surf (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
serge, surge
serge (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
surge (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
sever, severe
serge (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
severe (pronun)
Definition: "Sentence."
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