Canvas is the cloth used in tents or sails, or what painters use. You can enlarge photos on canvas to look like paintings. Canvass is getting political support from voters. As usual, Rob opted to canvass in his own neighborhood first.
Category: Confusing Words
Canter vs Cantor
Canter refers to a horse’s gait. The thoroughbred’s canter is one of strength, agility, and grace. Cantor refers to a singer, usually in a house of worship. Expect Lori as one of the cantors for this weekend’s service.
Cannon vs Canon
Cannon refers to a large gun or a shot in billiards. Every Labor Day, soldiers shoot the cannons at West Point. In some billiards, they allow four points for a cannon. Canon refers to a law or ruling laid down by the church. The Book of Canons is a collection of 151 canon laws of […]
Cancel vs Delay vs Postpone
Cancel means to stop something with no intent to reschedule. They had to cancel tomorrow’s game because of the bad weather. to cancel a magazine subscription No charge will be made if you cancel within 10 days. Delay means to put off until further notice. My plane was delayed by an hour. For sentimental reasons […]
Can not vs Cannot
Though no difference in meaning exists between these two words, cannot as one word is the more acceptable spelling.
Can vs Could vs May vs Might
Can and could refer to capability, though could often implies some doubt. Unlike our previous server, this one can support up to 50 users. I suppose our old car could make the drive to California. May and might refer to permission or possibility. When time permits, you may start working on the project. If everything […]
Calvary vs Cavalry
Calvary, with a capital C, is the place in Jerusalem where Christ died. Jesus died on the cross of Calvary for our sins, making forgiveness and eternal life possible for us. Cavalry are soldiers mounted on horseback. The cavalry scattered them and chased them off the field.
Callous vs Callus
Callous refers to having an unfeeling attitude. Perhaps you’re being too callous about their situation. Callus refers to a thickening or hardening of the skin. The tight running shoes gave Austin a callus on his foot.
Calendar vs Calender vs Colander
Calendar is the correct spelling for a system of recording time. There was a calendar on the wall above, with large squares around the dates. Calender is an old word that refers to a machine used in finishing paper and cloth. A colander is a perforated, bowl-shaped kitchen utensil for draining liquids and rinsing food. Allow vegetables […]
Calamity vs Calumny
Calamity is a great misfortune or disaster. A hurricane would be a calamity for this low coastal region. Calumny is a falsehood maliciously made to hurt one’s reputation. The charges were pure calumny in an effort to embarrass them.
Caesar vs Ceasar
Both the Roman emperor and the salad dressing are spelled identically (Caesar). The triumphal arch commemorates Caesar‘s victory over Pompey. – Are you ready to order? – I’ll have the Caesar Salad and a bowl of French onion soup.
Cache vs Cachet vs Cash
Cache is a hiding place. The bears found a cache of food belonging to some hunters. Cache also is small, fast computer memory that holds recently accessed data. Could the cache handle the extra memory requirements? Cachet refers to a mark of authenticity, prestige, or quality. The state courts have a cachet that the local […]