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English Language Help (27)

Articles helping people who are learning English as a foreign language.

Martha Ryan

Passion and Compassion: the differences

The English language nouns Passion and Compassion have related meanings, but they are different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. Passion is a strong emotional feeling, which can be romantic or a compelling liking for something, or an overwhelming interest in something, such as a…

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Martha Ryan

Faithful, Loyal: the differences

The English language adjectives 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 displays loyalty does not do…

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Martha Ryan

Intrude and Interfere: the differences

The English language verbs Intrude and Interfere have similar meanings, but they are different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. Intrude means to go into a place where you should not be. This could be as simple as causing someone inconvenience by being…

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Martha Ryan

Get Out and Go Out - the differences

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…

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Martha Ryan

Difference between Movement and Motion

The English language nouns Movement and Motion have related meanings, but they are different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. Motion implies changing position without intention. It describes the physical properties of moving. It is normally emphasising something is not stationary, rather than…

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Martha Ryan

Can and May - the differences

The English language verbs Can and May have similar meanings, but they are different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. Can means "to be able to", to have the ability to do something. "I can speak French." "They can be in London in…

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