A country is a piece of land or area and the home of certain people. A nation is a body of people associated with a particular area or territory.
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between Councilor and Counselor
A councilor serves on a council, and a counselor offers counsel and advice.
Difference between Could have and Could of
Could have is the correct phrase. During last night’s meeting, you could have heard a pin drop.
Difference between Could care less and Could not care less
Though it is a cliché, could not care less is the correct phrase. He could not care less about learning how to play bridge.
Difference between Corrode and Erode
Corrode means to be eaten away by a chemical reaction. The rust will immediately corrode the brass if it is not removed. Erode means to wear away by water or wind. The heavy spring rains eroded the high cliffs by their house. Note: Both of these words can also be used figuratively. Mistrust can corrode […]
Difference between Cornet and Coronet
A cornet is the musical instrument. A coronet is a small crown, headband, or the upper margin of a horse’s hoof.
Difference between Corespondent and Correspondent
Corespondent is a person charged with adultery in a divorce suit. The corespondent never admitted to an affair with the woman. Correspondent is a communicator, such as a writer. Kathy worked as a special correspondent for the network.
Difference between Core and Corps
Core refers to a central or essential part. A core rule of their company is a strict dress code. Corps refers to people acting as a body rather than individuals. He and a few other people we know belong to the Peace Corps.
Difference between Copyright and Copywrite
Copyright is the correct word. Though copywrite is not a word, copywriters do exist. Those people write copy for things like ads, brochures, sales letters, etc.
Difference between Convince and Persuade
Convince means causing someone to believe through evidence. His minty breath convinced the teacher that Fred had brushed his teeth. Persuade means causing someone to act through reasoning. The class persuaded Diane to run for re-election in the spring.
Difference between Convert into and Convert to
Convert into means to change from one thing to another. The tool converts PDF documents into HTML or ASCII text. Convert to means to switch allegiance, loyalty, or obligation. While attending college, John converted to another faith.
Difference between Contrary and Converse
To be contrary means to differ or disagree with something. Contrary to belief, Joe was a good football coach. Converse means the opposite of something. We held the converse view that the executive was effective.