{"id":7665,"date":"2024-11-29T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=7665"},"modified":"2024-11-22T04:15:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T04:15:06","slug":"one-letter-different-word-pairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/one-letter-different-word-pairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Tricky Word Pairs: Change One Letter, Change the Meaning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/one-letter-different-word-pairs\/#BearBare\" >Bear\/Bare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/one-letter-different-word-pairs\/#HoleWhole\" >Hole\/Whole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/one-letter-different-word-pairs\/#PrayPrey\" >Pray\/Prey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/one-letter-different-word-pairs\/#SellCell\" >Sell\/Cell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/one-letter-different-word-pairs\/#QuietQuite\" >Quiet\/Quite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/one-letter-different-word-pairs\/#DairyDiary\" >Dairy\/Diary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/one-letter-different-word-pairs\/#DesertDessert\" >Desert\/Dessert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/one-letter-different-word-pairs\/#ExpectExcept\" >Expect\/Except<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/one-letter-different-word-pairs\/#PlanePlain\" >Plane\/Plain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/one-letter-different-word-pairs\/#ComplimentComplement\" >Compliment\/Complement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/one-letter-different-word-pairs\/#Dont_be_fooled\" >Don&#8217;t be fooled!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Even small changes can result in big differences. In this article, we'll introduce pairs of English words that sound the same or very similar to one another. But you'll need to look carefully because their meanings are very different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, only one letter has been changed between the two words. In other cases, the letters are the same, but their order is different. How many of these word pairs do you know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BearBare\"><\/span><strong>Bear\/Bare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bears, of course, are large, furry animals like pandas or grizzlies that can be found in many parts of the world. They can be very dangerous, but they can also compete in <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/fat-bear-week-won-by-single-lady-bear\/JtaMiGkSEe6HcDsCkVdJwA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">funny competitions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Bear\" can also be a verb that means \"to carry the weight of\" or \"support.\"&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These shelves are too weak to <strong>bear<\/strong> the weight of all these books.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also mean \"accept\" or \"tolerate.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I can't <strong>bear<\/strong> listening to that music anymore. Please turn it off!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Bare\" is mostly used as an adjective, and it can mean \"exposed\" or \"not covered.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The kids enjoyed running in the sand in their <strong>bare<\/strong> feet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also mean \"basic\" or \"simple,\" such as in the common expressions \"bare necessities\" and \"bare minimum.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We don't have space in our suitcase for extra items, so only pack the <strong>bare<\/strong> necessities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HoleWhole\"><\/span><strong>Hole\/Whole<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A hole is a hollow, or empty, place in something solid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The workers used the construction equipment to make a large <strong>hole<\/strong> in the ground.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Whole\" is another word for \"complete\" or \"entire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I watched the <strong>whole<\/strong> season of that new show last weekend. I couldn't stop!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PrayPrey\"><\/span><strong>Pray\/Prey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054946\/pexels-arina-krasnikova-5418305-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A woman praying in a church\" class=\"wp-image-7669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054946\/pexels-arina-krasnikova-5418305-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054946\/pexels-arina-krasnikova-5418305-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054946\/pexels-arina-krasnikova-5418305-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054946\/pexels-arina-krasnikova-5418305-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054946\/pexels-arina-krasnikova-5418305-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To pray is to speak to a god or powerful spirit to ask for help or to give thanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The church was full of people <strong>praying<\/strong> silently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It's often used in a more casual way to refer to hoping strongly for something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I'm <strong>praying<\/strong> that I can finish this project in time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Prey\" is a noun for an animal that is hunted by another animal (called the \"predator\").<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mice are <strong>prey<\/strong> for large birds like hawks and owls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SellCell\"><\/span><strong>Sell\/Cell<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Sell\" is a verb for exchanging an item or service for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The market has lots of stalls <strong>selling<\/strong> snacks and other <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/what-does-stuff-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stuff<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Cell\" can refer to the smallest unit of a living thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>White blood <strong>cells<\/strong> are responsible for defending the body from diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also the name for a room designed to hold prisoners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He had to spend the night in a jail <strong>cell<\/strong> after being caught by the police.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, it was also short for \"cellular phone,\" though it isn't often used this way today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I'll be away from the office today, but you can call me on my <strong>cell<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"QuietQuite\"><\/span><strong>Quiet\/Quite<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These two words share the same letters but in a different order.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Quiet\" is an adjective meaning \"not loud.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be <strong>quiet<\/strong> so that you don't wake up the baby.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, \"quite\" is an adverb used for adding emphasis, similar to \"very\" or \"completely.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It's <strong>quite<\/strong> hot today, so make sure to drink plenty of water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DairyDiary\"><\/span><strong>Dairy\/Diary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054907\/pexels-rfstudio-3061023-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman sitting in a park and writing in her diary\" class=\"wp-image-7668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054907\/pexels-rfstudio-3061023-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054907\/pexels-rfstudio-3061023-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054907\/pexels-rfstudio-3061023-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054907\/pexels-rfstudio-3061023-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054907\/pexels-rfstudio-3061023-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like the previous pair of words, these two can be easy to mistake without looking closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Dairy\" is an adjective referring to foods that are made from milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can find cheese, yogurt and other <strong>dairy<\/strong> products in the back section of the grocery store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A diary is a book for recording personal thoughts and experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keeping an English <strong>diary<\/strong> can be a good method of self-study for language students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/cream-of-the-crop-13-english-idioms-related-to-dairy-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\"Cream of the Crop\": 13 English Idioms Related to Dairy Products<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DesertDessert\"><\/span><strong>Desert\/Dessert<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A desert is an area of land that is very dry and has little or no plant life. They are often covered in sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Although they are hot during the day, <strong>deserts<\/strong> can become very cold at night.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you add another \"S\" to \"desert,\" you get \"dessert,\" which is the sweet food you eat after a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A slice of cheesecake is my favorite <strong>dessert<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ExpectExcept\"><\/span><strong>Expect\/Except<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To expect is to think that something will happen in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I brought an umbrella because I <strong>expect<\/strong> it to rain today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you change the order of the letters, you can get \"except.\" We use this word to remove something from a group or to say that it is not included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All of my friends smoke <strong>except<\/strong> for Jamie; he hates cigarettes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of these words also have noun forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are your <strong>expectations<\/strong> for today's company meeting?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everyone must attend the meeting; no <strong>exceptions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/besides-vs-except\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\"Besides\" and \"Except\": What's the Difference?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PlanePlain\"><\/span><strong>Plane\/Plain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A plane is a vehicle with wings that can fly in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>plane<\/strong> was full of tourists excited to go on an exotic vacation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Plain\" is an adjective for describing something simple or basic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For business meetings, it's best to wear a <strong>plain<\/strong>, white shirt with a nice tie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ComplimentComplement\"><\/span><strong>Compliment\/Complement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054846\/pexels-jonathan-borba-2878745-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A delicious meal of meat complemented with a glass of red wine\" class=\"wp-image-7667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054846\/pexels-jonathan-borba-2878745-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054846\/pexels-jonathan-borba-2878745-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054846\/pexels-jonathan-borba-2878745-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054846\/pexels-jonathan-borba-2878745-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/13054846\/pexels-jonathan-borba-2878745-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Compliments\" are nice comments given to someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>She received many <strong>compliments<\/strong> on her beautiful dress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be used as a verb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I <strong>complimented<\/strong> him on the way he calmly handled the stressful situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, \"complement\" is a verb that means \"to go together well with.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>White wines often <strong>complement<\/strong> fish, while red wines <strong>complement<\/strong> meat dishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_be_fooled\"><\/span><strong>Don&#8217;t be fooled!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When speaking, reading or writing English, you'll need to be careful of these tricky word pairs. If you are ever not sure which word is being used, pay extra attention to the context to help you make the right choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don't worry if it takes you some time to learn these; even native English speakers sometimes get confused by them! Practice using them <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">with a tuto<\/a>r and you will improve faster!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even small changes can result in big differences. In this article, we'll introduce pairs of English words that sound the same or very similar to one another. 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