Confusing Words Clarified: Group T; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, etc.(lists of "T" sections that are organized into what for some people are confusing groups of words)If you have any problems understanding the pronunciation symbols, go to this Pronunciation Chart for clarifications.than, then
than (THAN)
Definition: "Sentence."
then (THEN)
Definition: "Sentence."
their, there, they’re
their (THAIR)
Definition: "Sentence."
there (THAIR)
Definition: "Sentence."
they're (THAIR)
Definition: "Sentence."
They’re hanging their coats over there on the coat rack. Several students are in the play; so, if they’re not up here on the stage, then they must be out there in the audience with their parents. therefor, therefore
therefor (THAIR for")
1. In exchange for (now considered archaic): "I am returning this suit and wish a refund therefor."
2. For that: "I am ordering clothes as indicated and enclosing payment therefor." therefore (THAIR for")
Consequently, as a result, for that reason, as this proves: "I have had enough rest, and therefore I will go back to work, now."
"I hate worms; therefore, I avoid digging in the garden." Therefore normally appears at the beginning of a clause and may be followed by a comma. If it appears parenthetically within a clause, it has a comma before and after: "It appears, therefore, that he must be guilty." this, that
this (THIS)
Definition: "Sentence."
that (THAT)
Definition: "Sentence."
thong, throng
thong (THAWNG, THAHNG)
Definition: "Sentence."
throng (THRAWNG, THRAHNG)
Definition: "Sentence."
thorough, throughout
thorough (THUR oh, THUHR oh)
Definition: "Sentence."
throughout (throo OUT)
Definition: "Sentence."
thrash, thresh
thrash (THRASH)
Definition: "Sentence."
thresh (THRESH)
Definition: "Sentence."
threw, through, thru
threw (THROO)
Definition: "Sentence."
through (THROO)
Definition: "Sentence."
thru (THROO)
An informal spelling of through: "Sentence."
thrill, trill
thrill (THRIL)
1. A quivering or trembling caused by sudden excitement or emotion: "She couldn't begin to explain the thrill she got from seeing her favorite actor in person."
2. To cause someone to feel very excited or happy: "Circus performers still thrill audiences today." trill (TRIL)
1. A high-pitched warbling sound, especially one made by a bird: "You could hear the trill sounds being made by the birds in the pet shop."
2. To make a sound or consonant made by two vocal organs vibrating rapidly against each other; for example, the tip of the tongue vibrating against the ridge behind the front teeth: "You can hear him trill his r's when he speaks." throes, throws
throes (THROHZ)
Definition: "Sentence."
throws (THROHZ)
Definition: "Sentence."
throne, thrown
throne (THROHN)
Definition: "Sentence."
thrown (THROHN)
Definition: "Sentence."
The king was so angry that he hurled the royal chair at his military minister; in other words, the throne was thrown as an expression of the king's displeasure. throw, throe
throw (THROH)
Definition: "Sentence."
throe (THROH)
Definition: "Sentence."
thrust, trust
thrust (THRUHST)
Definition: "Sentence."
trust (TRUHST)
Definition: "Sentence."
thumb, thumb
thumb (THUM)
One of the digits on the hand: "Sentence."
thumb (THUM)
To glance quickly through a book: "Sentence."
thyme, time
thyme (THIGHM)
Definition: "Sentence."
time (TIGHM)
Definition: "Sentence."
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