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The English language verbs Produce, Create and Generate have related meanings, but they are different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. Produce is used to emphasise the the process of forming the end product. The method and rate of production is being highlighted.

The English language phrases To Remind Politely and Gentle Reminder are used quite frequently between adults who do not know each other. Here is how they are different, using British English examples. A Gentle Reminder is a way to give information to people who should…

The English language words Connection, Relation and Relationship have similar meanings, but they are different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. Connection is a noun (connect is the verb) and means the way two or more things are together - physically or in…

The English language phrases Calm Down and Go Easy have related meanings, but they are different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. Calm Down (verb) is an instruction to the listener to reduce their level of emotion. "Calm down, children, we need to…

The English language verbs Faithful and Loyal have related meanings, but they are different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. Loyal means to do your best for an idea, person or organization, not to betray it. Someone who is loyal does not do…

The English language adjectives Passionate and Compassionate have related meanings, but they are different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. Passionate means to have passion for something. This is not normally romantic, rather a very strong attraction towards something of great interest -…

The English Language nouns Queue and Row have related meanings, but they are different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. Queue (noun) means a line of people waiting for something, where the person at the "head" of the queue will be served next. In…

The English language verbs Stir, Mingle, Intermingle, Mix and Blend have related meanings, but they are all different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. Stir (verb) means the action of using a tool to rotate liquid in a container. "Place the ingredients in…

The English language adjectives Obedient and Assertive are similar in meaning, but there are differences as I shall explain, using British English examples. Obedient comes from obey (verb). It means doing what someone else (normally someone in power, like a teacher or parent) tells you…

The English language verbs Get Out and Go Out have related meanings, but they are different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. To Go Out implies movement from being in to being out. It is used when the destination is more important than…