Adjacent means next to but without physical contact. The basketball arena is directly adjacent to the team’s hotel. Adjoining means having a common point of contact. The basketball team players have adjoining rooms in the hotel.
Admonish someone for something vs Admonish someone of something
Admonish someone for something—reprove a person on account of something.
Admit of something vs Admit to something
Admit of something—leave room for something.
Ambitious vs Emulous
Ambitious and Emulous both mean extremely desirous of something that will give one power, fame, success, or riches.
Adieu vs Ado vs À deux
Adieu means goodbye. Since joining the health club, Ty bid adieu to bad eating habits. Ado means bother, fuss, or trouble. “Husband, let’s follow, to see the end of this ado.”—The Taming of the Shrew À deux means to involve two people in a private or intimate nature. The inn featured dining à deux, private […]
Adherence vs Adherents
Adherence refers to faithful commitment. His adherence to the corporation’s goals was never in doubt. Adherents refer to advocates or supporters. Congress passed a law that pleased adherents of tax reform.
Admiral of the White vs White Admiral
Admiral of the White—admiral of the White Squadron (one of the three divisions of the Royal Navy in the 17th century).
Ambition vs Aspiration vs Pretension
Ambition, Aspiration and Pretension mean strong desire for advancement.
Address oneself to someone vs Address someone
Address oneself to someone—speak or appeal to a person.
Adhere vs Cohere
Adhere means to stick fast, to be devoted, or to carry out a plan. Using that glue, the wallpaper should adhere to the wall quickly. They have adhered to that particular faith for many years. We are taking your advice and adhering to the revised plan. Cohere means to hold together as part of the […]
Ambiguity vs Equivocation vs Tergiversation vs Double entendre
Ambiguity, Equivocation, Tergiversation and Double entendre are comparable when they denote expression or, more often, an expression, capable of more than one interpretation.
Adduce vs Deduce vs Deduct
Adduce means to cite as an example of proof in an argument. The attorneys did not try to adduce fresh evidence in the case. Deduce means to conclude from a rule, principle, or reasoning. Brian deduced from the laws of physics that the plane would fly. Deduct means to take away from. Some believe too […]