Cluster 1 direct entry 12 related

Words like “Suppose To”

The pairs and near-pairs that trip people up around Suppose To. Start with the direct confusables — then follow the thread through the same tag.

i · Direct pairs1 pair

The 'd' in supposed is silent, so many people forget to write it.

ii · Follow the thread By tag

Entries in the same category — pick one if the main cluster didn't land.

Aggravate" means to make worse; "irritate" means to annoy.

'Alot' is not a word. 'A lot' is always two words.

Anxious = worried/nervous. Eager = excited to do something.

Beside" means next to; "besides" means in addition to.

Between = two items. Among = three or more; thinking as a group.

Biweekly" can mean twice a week or every two weeks.

Comprise = to include/consist of. Compose = to make up/form.

'Could of' is always wrong. It sounds like 'could've' but the correct form is 'could have'.

Decimate originally meant to destroy one in ten. It doesn't mean total destruction.

Three similar words with distinct meanings.

Envy = wanting what someone else has. Jealousy = fear of losing what you have.

The correct phrase is 'I couldn't care less'. Saying 'could' means you actually do care.

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