{"id":8223,"date":"2024-09-09T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=8223"},"modified":"2024-09-09T01:38:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T01:38:08","slug":"confusing-english-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/confusing-english-words\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Commonly Confused English Word Pairs"},"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 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/confusing-english-words\/#Affect_Effect\" >Affect \/ Effect<\/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\/confusing-english-words\/#Than_Then\" >Than \/ Then<\/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\/confusing-english-words\/#Your_Youre\" >Your \/ You&#8217;re<\/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\/confusing-english-words\/#Lose_Loose\" >Lose \/ Loose<\/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\/confusing-english-words\/#Beside_Besides\" >Beside \/ Besides<\/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\/confusing-english-words\/#Except_Accept\" >Except \/ Accept<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/confusing-english-words\/#to_receive_or_agree_to\" >to receive or agree to<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/confusing-english-words\/#to_welcome_to_be_friendly_to\" >to welcome, to be friendly to<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/confusing-english-words\/#Although_Though\" >Although \/ Though<\/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\/confusing-english-words\/#Bear_Bare\" >Bear \/ Bare<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/confusing-english-words\/#to_carry_weight\" >to carry weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/confusing-english-words\/#to_endure_to_tolerate\" >to endure, to tolerate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/confusing-english-words\/#to_give_birth\" >to give birth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/confusing-english-words\/#not_covered_or_clothed\" >not covered or clothed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/confusing-english-words\/#empty\" >empty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/confusing-english-words\/#basic\" >basic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/confusing-english-words\/#Breathe_Breath\" >Breathe \/ Breath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/confusing-english-words\/#Farther_Further\" >Farther \/ Further<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/confusing-english-words\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>In the past, we've looked at the word pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-advice-and-advise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\"advice\" and \"advise.\"<\/a> But there are many more similar word pairs that also have small but important differences. Some of them often confuse even native English speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you use each accurately and effectively, we've explained 10 of the most common examples below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Affect_Effect\"><\/span><strong>Affect \/ Effect<\/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\/2024\/03\/06032220\/word_pairs_pexels-cowomen-20416271-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A group of professionals working on laptops at a long table\" class=\"wp-image-8225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032220\/word_pairs_pexels-cowomen-20416271-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032220\/word_pairs_pexels-cowomen-20416271-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032220\/word_pairs_pexels-cowomen-20416271-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032220\/word_pairs_pexels-cowomen-20416271-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032220\/word_pairs_pexels-cowomen-20416271-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Affect\" is a verb meaning \"to have an impact on.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How will this news <strong>affect<\/strong> our business?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work-life balance can <strong>affect<\/strong> your mental health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Effect\" is a noun meaning \"a change produced by someone or something.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Does this medicine have any side <strong>effects<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We won't understand the <strong>effects<\/strong> of this decision for many years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Than_Then\"><\/span><strong>Than \/ Then<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use \"than\" to compare something to something else. It comes after an adjective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He is <em>faster<\/em> <strong>than<\/strong> any of the other racers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>My new car is <em>more reliable<\/em> <strong>than<\/strong> my old one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When used with \"other,\" it can also mean \"apart from\" or \"except.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He doesn't go anywhere <strong>other than<\/strong> the grocery store and the library.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Other than<\/strong> curry, I don't really like spicy foods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Then\" is an adverb that indicates the next step in a series or process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walk straight for two blocks, <strong>then<\/strong> turn left.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I'm going to take a quick nap, <strong>then<\/strong> I'm going to study a little more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Youre\"><\/span><strong>Your \/ You&#8217;re<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This pair is often confused in writing, but the difference between the two is simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Your\" is a possessive word, like \"my,\" his,\" \"hers\" or \"theirs.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is this <strong>your<\/strong> phone?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What's <strong>your<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/popular-movie-quotes-used-in-daily-conversation\/\">favorite movie<\/a>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\"You're,\" however, is a contraction of \"you are.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You're<\/strong> coming to the dinner party tonight, right?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>That's a beautiful dress <strong>you're<\/strong> wearing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lose_Loose\"><\/span><strong>Lose \/ Loose<\/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\/2024\/03\/06032320\/word_pairs_pexels-karolina-grabowska-57143431-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The torso of a woman wearing a pair of pants too large for her\" class=\"wp-image-8226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032320\/word_pairs_pexels-karolina-grabowska-57143431-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032320\/word_pairs_pexels-karolina-grabowska-57143431-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032320\/word_pairs_pexels-karolina-grabowska-57143431-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032320\/word_pairs_pexels-karolina-grabowska-57143431-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032320\/word_pairs_pexels-karolina-grabowska-57143431-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Lose\" is a verb that is the opposite of \"win.\" Its pronunciation is similar to \"choose.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Everyone expects us to <strong>lose<\/strong> this game, but we'll surprise them all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It doesn't matter if we win or <strong>lose<\/strong>; let's just have a good time playing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Loose\" is an adjective that is the opposite of \"tight.\" In other words, loose things can move around easily. Its pronunciation is similar to \"goose.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I used to be <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/16-words-for-describing-different-body-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heavyset<\/a>, so all of my old jeans are <strong>loose<\/strong> now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This screw feels a little <strong>loose<\/strong>. Can you hand me the screwdriver, please?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beside_Besides\"><\/span><strong>Beside \/ Besides<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Beside\" is a preposition that means \"next to.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I have a picture of my wife and daughter <strong>beside<\/strong> my computer at work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The man sitting <strong>beside<\/strong> me in the movie theater fell asleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Besides\" is also a preposition, but it means \"aside from ~.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He doesn't have any friends <strong>besides<\/strong> us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Besides<\/strong> Italy, I've never been anywhere in Europe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also mean \"furthermore\" or \"in addition to that.\" Use it to add an extra reason or justification for something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I'm getting sleepy, so I'm going home now. <strong>Besides<\/strong>, I have to wake up early tomorrow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I don't want to upgrade my phone because it's so expensive. <strong>Besides<\/strong>, my old phone still works fine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Except_Accept\"><\/span><strong>Except \/ Accept<\/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\/2024\/03\/06032407\/word_pairs_pexels-kampus-production-66052571-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A customer paying for something in a shop with a credit card\" class=\"wp-image-8227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032407\/word_pairs_pexels-kampus-production-66052571-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032407\/word_pairs_pexels-kampus-production-66052571-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032407\/word_pairs_pexels-kampus-production-66052571-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032407\/word_pairs_pexels-kampus-production-66052571-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032407\/word_pairs_pexels-kampus-production-66052571-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Except\" means \"not including.\" Use it when something is not part of a group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Everyone <strong>except<\/strong> James came to the meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I've read every book in the series <strong>except<\/strong> the final one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Accept\" is a verb with several uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"to_receive_or_agree_to\"><\/span><strong>to receive or agree to<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please <strong>accept<\/strong> this gift as a gesture of my appreciation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We <strong>accept<\/strong> your proposal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We <strong>accept<\/strong> cash, credit and debit cards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"to_welcome_to_be_friendly_to\"><\/span><strong>to welcome, to be friendly to<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I was worried the other members wouldn't <strong>accept<\/strong> me, but they're all very friendly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Although_Though\"><\/span><strong>Although \/ Though<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use \"although\" at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence as another way to say \"however\" or \"but.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The train will get us there much faster. <strong>Although<\/strong>, it is quite expensive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The detective knew someone there was the killer, <strong>although<\/strong> he wasn't sure who.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Although<\/strong> he's been living in this country for many years, he doesn't speak the local language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Though\" is used in a similar way, but it can also be placed at the end of a sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The train will get us there much faster. It's quite expensive, <strong>though<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The detective knew someone there was the killer. He wasn't sure who, <strong>though<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bear_Bare\"><\/span><strong>Bear \/ Bare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, bears are the large, furry <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-animal-sounds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">animals<\/a> you can find in forests or in the zoo. But this word also has several meanings as a verb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"to_carry_weight\"><\/span><strong>to carry weight<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These steel beams are strong enough to <strong>bear<\/strong> the weight of the heavy building materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"to_endure_to_tolerate\"><\/span><strong>to endure, to tolerate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I can't <strong>bear<\/strong> that smell anymore. Let's open up the windows!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"to_give_birth\"><\/span><strong>to give birth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>She's going to <strong>bear<\/strong> a child sometime in the next few weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This usage sounds a bit formal; it is more common for people to say \"have a baby.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>She's going to <strong>have a baby<\/strong> sometime in the next few weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Bare,\" on the other hand, is an adjective that also is used in multiple ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"not_covered_or_clothed\"><\/span><strong>not covered or clothed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We walked along the beach in our <strong>bare<\/strong> feet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We removed the old carpet to see the <strong>bare<\/strong> floorboards underneath.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"empty\"><\/span><strong>empty<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The grocery store's shelves were completely <strong>bare<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"basic\"><\/span><strong>basic<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A score of 80% is the <strong>bare<\/strong> minimum necessary to pass this test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also used as a verb meaning \"to uncover.\" This is often used figuratively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The author <strong>bared<\/strong> his soul in his emotional new book.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breathe_Breath\"><\/span><strong>Breathe \/ Breath<\/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\/2024\/03\/06032504\/word_pairs_pexels-eric-sanman-13654251-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A group of travelers climbing up a mountain with larger mountains in the distance\" class=\"wp-image-8228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032504\/word_pairs_pexels-eric-sanman-13654251-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032504\/word_pairs_pexels-eric-sanman-13654251-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06032504\/word_pairs_pexels-eric-sanman-13654251-768x512.jpg 768w, 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