Interstate means between states. The 1956 Federal-Aid Highway Act brought America its Interstate Highway System. Intestate means without a will. The law of intestate succession can vary from state to state. Intrastate means within one state. The bill attempts to specifically regulate intrastate commerce.
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between Interpreter and Translator
An interpreter converts speech to another language, and a translator converts writing to another language.
Difference between Interpret and Interpretate
Interpretate is not a word.
Difference between Internet and Intranet
Internet, always capitalized, is a worldwide system of computer networks. Intranet, which doesn’t need to be capitalized, is a much smaller and private network within an enterprise. The rarer term, extranet, can be viewed as a subset to a company’s intranet that is extended to users outside the company.
Difference between Intermittent and Occasional
Intermittent means starting and stopping at intervals. Intermittent acute sun exposure can damage the skin. Occasional means infrequent or irregular. The occasional wash and wax won’t keep my car looking good.
Difference between Interment and Internment
Interment refers to a burial. The interment takes place soon after the religious service. Internment refers to confinement or imprisonment, without trial, of an enemy. The agency complained about the internment of the civilian.
Difference between Intense and Intensive
Intense means occurring in an extreme degree or powerful. The heat last summer was so intense, several people died. Intensive means concentrated or thorough. The intensive care he got helped him recover from the accident.
Difference between Instinct and Intuition
Instinct is an inborn tendency within an individual. A bear’s instinct makes the animal hibernate in the winter. Intuition is knowledge of something without the use of reason. Brett’s intuition told him to sell the stock before it crashed.
Difference between Install and Instill
Install means to put into position or to set up. Katie is going to install the new software after work. Instill means to implant or introduce gradually. The short preparation is not enough time to instill confidence.
Difference between Insoluble, Insolvable and Insolvent
Insoluble means it cannot be dissolved. The high-protein soy powder is insoluble in milk. Insolvable means not easily solved. The corporation continues to have insolvable quality problems. Insolvent means incapable of paying debts. The owners are selling many assets of those insolvent companies.
Difference between Insidious and Invidious
Insidious means spreading harm in a subtle way. Her criticism has an insidious effect on the team’s morale. Invidious means being discriminatory or causing resentment. The new laws appear to be unjust and invidious to many people.
Difference between Inquire and Enquire
Inquire is the preferred spelling, but either is acceptable.