Alternate, as an adjective, means every other one. As a verb, it means to change from one to another.
Category: Confusing Words
Although vs Whereas
Although means in spite of the fact that.
Alterior vs Ulterior
Ulterior, as in ulterior motive, is the correct word.
Alteration vs Altercation vs Alternation
Alteration is a change.
Altar vs Alter
Altar refers to the platform at the front of a church or temple.
Aloud vs Out loud
Aloud is standard English. Out loud is considered colloquial.
Almost vs Most
When you want to say nearly all, use almost.
Allusion vs Delusion vs Illusion
Allusion is a reference to something.
Allude vs Elude vs Refer
Allude means to hint or refer to indirectly.
Alliterate vs Illiterate
Alliterate means to arrange words with a repeating initial consonant sound.
Allergenic vs Allogeneic
Allergenic refers to a substance that can cause an allergy.
Allegory vs Analogy
Allegory is a literary or artistic work with a concealed meaning.