Leach, a verb, means to empty, drain, or remove. The contaminated water leached into the neighborhood soil. Leech, a noun, refers to a bloodsucking worm or a person who will pillage from another. Leeches are usually found in cool fresh water, rivers, and ponds. We discovered a few people leeching off our wireless Internet.
Difference between Lay and Lie
Lay means to place or to put something; it requires a direct object. Where are you going to lay that book? I am laying the book on the kitchen counter. He laid the book on the kitchen counter. Lie means to be in a horizontal position; it never takes an object. The baseball lies in […]
Difference between Lawful and Legal
Lawful means rightful or in accordance with the law. The elder son is the lawful heir to much of the estate. He transferred the ownership of the property in a lawful way. Legal means relating to the law. The legal arena is addressing the downloading of various media.
Difference between Laudable and Laudatory
Laudable means worthy of praise. The celebrity returned home for a laudable cause. Laudatory means expressing praise. The concert last night received a laudatory review.
Latin Abbreviations
Here are some common Latin abbreviations and their meanings: e.g. (exempli gratia) means for example. etc. (et cetera) means and other things. ibid. (ibidem) means in the same place. i.e. (id est) means that is or that is to say.
Difference between Languid, Limp and Limpid
Languid means lacking energy or vitality. With languid waves of the hand, they said their goodbyes. Limp, as an adjective, means lacking in stiffness. The limp lettuce ruined the chef’s salad. Limpid means crystal clear. Limpid streams are found in this mountainous area.
Koala bear
A koala is a marsupial not a bear. Just call these animals koalas.
Difference between Kin and Kith
Kin refers to family or relatives. Kith refers to acquaintances, friends, or neighbors.
Difference between Kind of and Sort of
Avoid these awkward phrases if you mean somewhat. The concert was somewhat (not kind of or sort of) boring.
Difference between Kick start and Jump start
Kick start refers to starting a motorcycle. Jump start refers to getting something started or revived such as a weak economy.
Difference between Kamikaze and Hara-kiri
Kamikaze is Japanese suicide by crashing an aircraft on the enemy, and Hara-kiri is Japanese suicide by slitting the belly.