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.
Difference between Litany and Liturgy
Litany refers to a form of prayer or a lengthy list. The Litany of the Saints is read at our church every Sunday. The accused faced a litany of questions about his whereabouts. Liturgy refers to the prescribed form for a religious service. Today’s worship service is built around the liturgy of celebration.
Difference between Liqueur and Liquor
A liqueur (or cordial) is a sweet, strong, highly flavored alcoholic drink. Liquor is an alcoholic beverage (such as whiskey) made by distillation rather than by fermentation (such as wine or beer). Liquor is also a broth derived by cooking meats or vegetables for a long time.
Difference between Linage and Lineage
Linage refers to the number of lines of printed material. The newspaper charges its advertisers by ad size and linage. Lineage refers to ancestry, line of descent, or derivation. The family could trace their lineage to the 14th century.
Difference between Limit and Limitation
Limit refers to a physical or political boundary. They say there may be no limit to how long people can live. Limitation refers to a restraint or restriction. Some states have a limitation on cell phone use in cars.
Difference between Like how, Like in and Like when
Avoid these phrases because like is a preposition and should be followed by a noun, noun phrase, or pronoun. They dressed as (not like how) they did in the 1970s. They dressed like (not like in) disco dancers from the 1970s. Jim does things for the poor, like (not like when) serving free meals.
Difference between Lightening and Lightning
Lightening means making lighter. John can never be accused of lightening the workload. Lightning is an atmospheric electrical charge. If you are not careful, golf clubs can act like lightning rods.
Difference between Ligament and Tendon
A ligament is the strong connective tissue that connects bones or cartilage at a joint. A tendon is the fibrous tissue that connects the muscle to the bone.