English language is one of the world's most spoken languages. It is clean and simple. However, those who are trying to learn English always say it is the most confusing language. We have to agree that some grammar rules in English are little strange. For example, the letter 'T' sounds different in three different words not, natural and nation.
Adding more to confusion, some words in English language sound very similar. Some of them even have same pronunciation or spelling. Let us show you fifteen such words that sound similar but have a different meaning.
13.Complement vs. Compliment
Complement and compliment sound relatively same. When comes to the meaning, they are completely different.
Complement: The word complement means 'something that completes – or make perfect'. It is a noun.
Example: A good red wine is a perfect complement for a barbecue dish.
Compliment: The word compliment is a noun and verb, which means praise or act of praising.
Example: Keep complementing your kids whenever they do something good. A compliment by parents or teachers always boosts kids' morale.
14.Guarantee vs. Warranty
Some people think guarantee and warranty is same, but it's not. Knowing the difference can help you make better shopping choices.
Guarantee: Guarantee is a legal promise made by a manufacturer or retailer that the product is of highest quality, and in case of a failure, customers get a replacement or refund.
Example: I choose that refrigerator mainly because of its 30 day money back guarantee policy.
Warranty: Warranty is a legal promise made by a manufacturer or retailer that they are willing to repair or replace parts of a product, but not completely replace or refund it.
Example: The charger I received with my phone has stopped working. I got that replaced as my phone is still under warranty period.
15.Sex vs. Gender
The words sex and gender are very similar in terms of differentiating men and women. There is difference between two of them though.
Sex: Sex differentiates men and women based on their anatomy. One is a man because he has testicles, and one is woman because she has ovaries. The word sex has to do with those physical differences.
Example: Don't forget to enter your sex on hospital's application form.
Gender: Gender is more of an identity that men and woman carry in society.
Example: Gender inequality has come down significantly in last fifty years.
