Ambiguous means unclear or subject to interpretation.
Category: Confusing Words
Amateur vs Novice
Amateur refers to someone who does an activity as a pastime.
Alumna vs Alumnus
Alumna is a former female student (plural is alumnae).
Alternate vs Alternative
Alternate, as an adjective, means every other one. As a verb, it means to change from one to another.
Although vs Whereas
Although means in spite of the fact that.
Alterior vs Ulterior
Ulterior, as in ulterior motive, is the correct word.
Alteration vs Altercation vs Alternation
Alteration is a change.
Altar vs Alter
Altar refers to the platform at the front of a church or temple.
Aloud vs Out loud
Aloud is standard English. Out loud is considered colloquial.
Almost vs Most
When you want to say nearly all, use almost.
Allusion vs Delusion vs Illusion
Allusion is a reference to something.
Allude vs Elude vs Refer
Allude means to hint or refer to indirectly.