The following words are super easy to confuse with each other, so here’s a quick explanation of the difference:
Complement/Compliment, Complementary/Complimentary
To complement (verb)is to complete or make whole
A complement (noun) is something that completes or makes whole
To be complementary (adjective)is to go well with something, to serve to complete
To compliment (verb) is to offer flattery
A compliment (noun) is a flattering comment
To be complimentary (adjective)isto be free of charge orto be expressing praise
Elicit/Illicit
To elicit (verb) is to bring out
To be illicit (adjective) is to be unlawful or not morally acceptable
Forward/Foreword
Forward (adjective) is to be near or at the front of something, or to be somewhat brash
A foreword (noun) is a message at the beginning of a book that is written by someone other than the author
Which words do you find easy to get mixed up? Please let me know in the comments!
-Maria
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