Both words refer to crystalline deposits of calcium carbonate found in caves. Stalactites hang from the ceiling, and stalagmites rise from the ground.
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between Stain glass and Stained glass
Stained glass is the correct phrase.
Difference between Spoor and Spore
Spoor is the track or trail of an animal. The hunters are tracking the deer in the snow by its own spoor. Spore is the reproductive organ of a fern, algae, and some other plant-like organisms. You can see the spores under the leaves of the fern.
Difference between Spiritual and Spirituous
Spiritual refers to the spirit or soul. Friends can offer comfort, empathy, and spiritual support. Spirituous refers to certain kinds of alcoholic drinks. The city allows selling spirituous liquors in sealed containers.
Difference between Specie and Species
Concerning classification in biology, species is the correct spelling for both singular and plural. This (or those) species may soon be extinct.
Difference between Spade and Spayed
Spade is a small digging tool. The soil in our garden can be turned by hand with a spade. A spayed female animal has had its ovaries removed. Spayed cats are typically affectionate, calm, and healthy.
Difference between Spacious and Specious
Spacious means roomy or large in area. The hotel offers spacious accommodations at affordable rates. Specious means plausible but false. He is known for using specious arguments to back his claims.
Difference between Southward and Southwards
Southward is preferred in American usage.
Difference between Sordid story and Sorted story
Sordid story is the correct phrase.
Difference between Son-in-laws and Sons-in-law
Sons-in-law is the correct phrase.
Difference between Somewhere and Somewheres
Somewhere is the correct word. Somewhere out in deep space, our planet might have a twin.
Difference between Some time, Sometime and Sometimes
Some time means a period of time. Gordon needs some time to think over the attractive job offer. Sometime refers to an indefinite time in the future. Let’s try to get together and have lunch sometime. Sometimes means now and then. Tim likes golf a lot, but sometimes he needs to give it a rest.