amiable person—smb. of a kind that deserves to be liked:
Apportion vs Portion vs Parcel vs Ration vs Prorate
Apportion, portion, parcel, ration and prorate all mean to divide something carefully and distribute it among a number.
Along the line vs Along the lines
along the line—at some point during the course of a situation or activity:
Applause vs Acclamation vs Acclaim vs Plaudits
Applause, acclamation, acclaim and plaudits denote public expression of approbation.
Allay vs Alleviate vs Assuage
Allay means to make less or to delete altogether.
Applaud vs Cheer vs Root
Applaud, cheer and root mean to demonstrate one's feeling, especially one's approbation or joy, audibly and enthusiastically.
All ways vs Always
All ways means by every way or method.
Ally oneself to sb vs Ally oneself with sb
ally oneself with sb—unite with a person in opposition to smb. else:
Appetizer vs Hors d'oeuvre vs Aperitif
Appetizer is the comprehensive term denoting food or drink served in advance of a meal as a whet to the appetite.
Allow for sth vs Allow of sth
allow for something—(also: make allowance for something ) take smth. into consideration:
All together vs Altogether
All together means in one complete group.
All the farther vs As far as
As far as is the preferred phrase.