In writing, there are words that are commonly confused because they have one letter that changes its meaning. Read on to learn more!
In the above example, "ordnance" refers to artillery or weapons storage. "Ordinance" refers to a law or legislation.
Here are a few more:
Breech vs Breach: "Breech" commonly refers to birth, where the baby presents the feet or the bottom first. "Breach" refers to breaking an obligation, such as a 'breach of contract.'
Complimentary vs Complementary: "Complimentary" can mean free, as in "I enjoyed a complimentary lunch purchased by my employer."
"Complementary" refers to things that go well together, like puzzle pieces, yin and yang, or members of a music group who play different instruments. They make beautiful music together!
Stationary vs Stationery: "Stationary" is an adjective and describes something that does not move, ie. stationary bike.
"Stationery" is one of my favorite sections in the store! This word means writing supplies - pens, pencils, paper, cards (greeting, note, etc.). There will be many people visiting the stationery section of Target and Walmart in time for the first day of school!
Then vs Than: This is very commonly confused in writing! "Then" tends to come after "if" in a sentence.
If you want to be productive at work tomorrow, then you need to go to bed at a decent time tonight.
"Than" is used when there is a comparison: Her left ankle is slightly bigger than her right one.
Here are a few more:
Breech vs Breach: "Breech" commonly refers to birth, where the baby presents the feet or the bottom first. "Breach" refers to breaking an obligation, such as a 'breach of contract.'
Complimentary vs Complementary: "Complimentary" can mean free, as in "I enjoyed a complimentary lunch purchased by my employer."
"Complementary" refers to things that go well together, like puzzle pieces, yin and yang, or members of a music group who play different instruments. They make beautiful music together!
Stationary vs Stationery: "Stationary" is an adjective and describes something that does not move, ie. stationary bike.
"Stationery" is one of my favorite sections in the store! This word means writing supplies - pens, pencils, paper, cards (greeting, note, etc.). There will be many people visiting the stationery section of Target and Walmart in time for the first day of school!
Then vs Than: This is very commonly confused in writing! "Then" tends to come after "if" in a sentence.
If you want to be productive at work tomorrow, then you need to go to bed at a decent time tonight.
"Than" is used when there is a comparison: Her left ankle is slightly bigger than her right one.
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