Freeze means to change a liquid into a solid, to stop, or to exclude. Salt water freezes at a lower temperature than pure water. When I access the Internet, my computer tends to freeze. The higher park fees could freeze out the lower income families. Frieze refers to an ornament. A frieze that shows the […]
Difference between Free and Freely
Free means without charge. Both faculty and students are admitted to the game free. Freely, an adverb, means in a free manner or without any restrictions. They freely voiced their opinions to their boss.
Difference between Frantically and Franticly
Frantically is preferred in American usage.
Difference between Fragment and Fragmentary
Fragment refers to a small part detached from something. That meteorite may be a fragment of a primitive asteroid. Fragmentary refers to disconnected or incomplete parts. It is possible to reconstruct organisms from fragmentary remains.
Difference between Forward and Forwards
Forward means to be toward the front or to send on. Please step forward when your name is called. Please forward the bill to the customer’s new home address. Forwards is not preferred in American usage. Use forward instead.
Fortuitous vs Fortunate
Fortuitous means happening by chance or randomly, often with a positive connotation.
Difference between Forte and Forte
Two fortes in English exist, but today both have the same pronunciation (fortay). Forte has Italian word roots and is used in a musical context. Try to play the measure forte. Forte has French word roots and refers to a strong point or strength. Carpentry is not my forte around the house.
Difference between Formula, Formulae and Formulas
Formula is the singular form and formulae and formulas are the plural forms (formulas is more common). We’re applying geometric formulas for finding the area.
Difference between Former and Latter
Former refers to the first of two and latter the second of two (or last of many). Note that when you use these words, the reader must remember what was written. This can sometimes be annoying, so you might want to reconsider using these words.
Difference between Formally and Formerly
Formally means in a traditional or formal manner. Celeste and Daniel are dressed formally for the occasion. Formerly means in the past. Jesse Ventura was formerly known as “The Body”.
Difference between Forgetful and Oblivious
Forgetful refers to a tendency not to remember. We found that forgetful behavior is common after the illness. Oblivious refers to being unaware or unmindful of something. They are oblivious that cameras are filming them.
Difference between Foreword, Introduction and Preface
The foreword (not forward) of a book is a short note at the beginning of a book that usually tells us how the book originated. Alternately, a foreword is a short introductory note written by someone other than the author. The preface is a statement written by the author about the book’s objective or purpose. […]