Covert means concealed, covered, or hidden. Mike’s company provides covert video surveillance equipment. Overt means open to view, plain, apparent, or public. England continues to offer the United States its overt support.
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between Couple and Few
Couple refers to only two, and few refers to anything above two. Our presentation received only a couple of questions by a few people.
Difference between Coup de grâce and Coup de gras
Coup de grâce, meaning a decisive event, is the correct phrase. If they are defeated today, it could be their coup de grâce.
Difference between Country and Nation
A country is a piece of land or area and the home of certain people. A nation is a body of people associated with a particular area or territory.
Difference between Councilor and Counselor
A councilor serves on a council, and a counselor offers counsel and advice.
Difference between Could have and Could of
Could have is the correct phrase. During last night’s meeting, you could have heard a pin drop.
Difference between Could care less and Could not care less
Though it is a cliché, could not care less is the correct phrase. He could not care less about learning how to play bridge.
Difference between Corrode and Erode
Corrode means to be eaten away by a chemical reaction. The rust will immediately corrode the brass if it is not removed. Erode means to wear away by water or wind. The heavy spring rains eroded the high cliffs by their house. Note: Both of these words can also be used figuratively. Mistrust can corrode […]
Difference between Cornet and Coronet
A cornet is the musical instrument. A coronet is a small crown, headband, or the upper margin of a horse’s hoof.
Difference between Corespondent and Correspondent
Corespondent is a person charged with adultery in a divorce suit. The corespondent never admitted to an affair with the woman. Correspondent is a communicator, such as a writer. Kathy worked as a special correspondent for the network.
Difference between Core and Corps
Core refers to a central or essential part. A core rule of their company is a strict dress code. Corps refers to people acting as a body rather than individuals. He and a few other people we know belong to the Peace Corps.
Difference between Copyright and Copywrite
Copyright is the correct word. Though copywrite is not a word, copywriters do exist. Those people write copy for things like ads, brochures, sales letters, etc.