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Principle, Principal
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Principle (noun). A fundamental concept that is accepted as true.
- The principle of human equality is an important foundation for all nations.
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Principal (noun). The original amount of debt on which interest is calculated.
- The payment plan allows me to pay back only the principal amount, not any compounded interest.
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Principal (noun). A person who is the main authority of a school.
- The principal held a conference for both parents and teachers.
Where, Wear, Ware
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Where (adverb). The place in which something happens.
- Where is the restaurant?
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Wear (verb). To carry or have on the body.
- I will wear my hiking shoes when go on a climb tomorrow morning.
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Ware (noun). Articles of merchandise or manufacture (usually, wares).
- When I return from shopping, I will show you my wares.
Lead, Led
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Lead (noun). A type of metal used in pipes and batteries.
- The lead pipes in my homes are old and need to be replaced.
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Led (verb). The past tense of the verb lead.
- After the garden, she led the patrons through the museum.
Which, Witch
- Which (pronoun). Replaces one out of a group.
- Which apartment is yours?
- Witch (noun). A person who practices sorcery or who has supernatural powers.
- She thinks she is a witch, but she does not seem to have any powers.
Peace, Piece
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Peace (noun). A state of tranquility or quiet.
- For once, there was peace between the argumentative brothers.
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Piece (noun). A part of a whole.
- I would like a large piece of cake, thank you.
Passed, Past
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Passed (verb).To go away or move.
- He passed the slower cars on the road using the left lane.
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Past (noun).Having existed or taken place in a period before the present.
- The argument happened in the past, so there is no use in dwelling on it.
Lessen, Lesson
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Lessen (verb). To reduce in number, size, or degree.
- My dentist gave me medicine to lessen the pain of my aching tooth.
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Lesson (noun). A reading or exercise to be studied by a student.
- Today’s lesson was about mortgage interest rates.
Patience, Patients
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Patience (noun). The capacity of being patient (waiting for a period of time or enduring pains and trials calmly).
- The novice teacher’s patience with the unruly class was astounding.
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Patients (plural noun). Individuals under medical care.
- The patients were tired of eating the hospital food, and th ey could not wait for a home-cooked meal.
Sees, Seas, Seize
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Sees (verb). To perceive with the eye.
- He sees a whale through his binoculars.
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Seas (plural noun). The plural of sea, a great body of salt water.
- The tidal fluctuation of the oceans and seas are influenced by the moon.
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Seize (verb). To possess or take by force.
- The king plans to seize all the peasants’ land.
Threw, Through
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Threw (verb). The past tense of throw.
- She threw the football with perfect form.
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Through (preposition). A word that indicates movement.
- She walked through the door and out of his life.
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