Magnate is a powerful person (usually in business). The shipping magnate donates money to cancer research. Magnet is a person or thing that exerts attraction. The low cost of living there is a magnet for the retired.
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between Macrocosm and Microcosm
Macrocosm is any large, complex entity and microcosm is a miniature representation of something.
Difference between Luxuriant and Luxurious
Luxuriant refers to something abundant, profuse, or rich. Luxuriant lawns and gardens surround the hotel on all sides. Luxurious refers to luxury. The vacation package includes a weekend stay at a luxurious hotel.
Difference between Lux and Luxe
Lux is a physics term for a unit of measurement of illumination. The object was almost three lux from the original light source. Luxe refers to something elegant or luxurious. Our hotel room was quite luxe and spacious.
Difference between Loosen and Unloosen
Loosen is the correct word. The un is not needed.
Difference between Loose and Lose
Loose means unrestrained or not tight. Giant icebergs continue to shake loose off the Antarctic coast. Lose means to mislay or miss out on something. By not accepting credit cards, companies can lose potential sales.
Difference between Loop and Loupe
Loop refers to a circle of something. Take that loop around the city to avoid the traffic backup. Loupe is a jeweler’s magnifying tool held near the eye. We looked at the diamond through a loupe and saw flaws.
Difference between Loch and Lock
Loch is a lake (e.g., Loch Nest monster). Lock can be a door fastening for security or a canal gated at each end that raises or lowers watercraft from one level to another (the locks of St. Lawrence River).
Difference between Locale, Locality and Location
Locale is a place associated with a particular event or occurrence. The film producers found a locale in Mexico for the sequel. Locality is a particular neighborhood, place, or district. Our vacation house is in a quiet locality not far from the shore. Location is a place where something is situated. The location of the […]
Difference between Loath and Loathe
Loath means reluctant or unwilling. Henry is loath to move despite the attractive job offer. Loathe means to dislike intensely. Every month we loathe receiving those credit card bills.
Difference between Load and Lode
Load refers to a quantity of something that can be carried at one time. Lode refers to an ore deposit, usually a large amount.
Difference between Lo and behold and Low and behold
Lo and behold is the correct phrase, means something that you say when you tell someone about something surprising that happened. I was in Vienna sitting quietly in a café when, lo and behold, my cousin walked in.