Avenge And Revenge Differences
Revenge and avenge are often confused. Avenge means ‘get or take vengeance for’. To avenge my father is to punish someone who has hurt my father. I must avenge my father. We must avenge...
Author: Manjusha Nambiar
Arm Idioms | Idioms With Arm
Here is a list of idioms derived from the word arm. Cost an arm and a leg When something costs an arm and a leg, it is very pricey. This is an informal idiom....
Anyway, Anyhow, At Any Rate, At Least
These words are often confused. They have similar meanings. They can mean ‘what was said before doesn’t matter – the main point is as follows’. I am not sure what time I will arrive. Anyway...
214 Opposite Words To Know | Antonyms
Antonyms are words of the same grammatical class that have opposite meanings. A list of opposite words or antonyms is given below. For a comprehensive list, consult a good thesaurus. 214 Opposite words to...
Animal Idioms | Idioms Derived From The Names Of Animals
Take the bull by the horns When you take the bull by the horns you face a difficult situation boldly. If I were you, I would take the bull by the horns and dismiss...
Difference Between Allow, Permit And Let
These words have similar meanings. Permit is more formal than allow. Smoking is not allowed / permitted. Both allow and permit can be followed by object + infinitive. We do not allow / permit...
Accommodate | Academic Word List
Other words in the family Accommodated, accommodates, accommodating, accommodation Definitions Accommodate (verb) 1) To accommodate somebody is to provide them with a place or room to stay in. The hotel can accommodate up to...
Access | Academic Word List
Other words in the family Accessed, accesses, accessibility, accessible, accessing, inaccessible Access as a noun 1) the right or opportunity to use a facility that will bring you benefits Millions of people still have...
Academic | English Vocabulary
Other words in the family Academia, academic, academically, academics, academies Definitions Academic as an adjective 1) relating to education, educational systems or educational institutions like colleges and universities. Her parents were in business but...
Abstract | English Vocabulary
Other words in the family Abstraction, abstractions, abstractly, abstracts Definitions Abstract as an adjective 1) not concrete; that which can only be felt or appreciated intellectually Truth and honesty are abstract ideas. I was...