Similar Words

Let’s have a look at astrology vs astronomy – is there a difference? You may have heard both terms used in everyday speech to describe things that relate to outer space and the stars. Even though these words sound very similar and relate to the same… continue reading

Let’s discuss “amid” vs “amidst.” In the English language, people use many pairings of words interchangeably. In some cases, these interchangeable pairs are useful and correct; in others, they can be confusing and misleading. This idea of pairings applies to the words “amid” and “amidst,” which are commonly… continue reading

Let’s take a look at Aid vs. Aide.  The two words are very similar in spelling and meaning and are even identical in pronunciation. That makes these words easy to mix, but one isn’t equal to the other.  “Aid” can be a verb meaning “to… continue reading

Let’s have a look at accepted vs. excepted: Accept is used to show agreement or receipt of something being offered.  Except is used to exclude (i.e., not offered or not included).  A handy trick is to look at the “ex” in “except” to know that… continue reading

Chorus vs. Choir Let’s have a look at chorus vs. choir. A chorus and a choir have similar meanings, but that doesn’t mean they refer to the same thing. If we’re talking about people, a choir is always a part of a chorus, but a… continue reading