Similar Words but Different Meanings: Learn the Differences

Enhance your English by learning the differences between similar words with our practical examples.

In this video, we explore pairs of similar words that have different meanings, helping you understand how to use them correctly in sentences. 

Here are the 3 examples featured in the video.

• Goodnight vs. Good night:
  • Goodnight: Used as a parting phrase before going to bed. Example: "Damon said goodnight to Chloe before he went to bed".
  • Good night: Refers to having an enjoyable evening. Example: "Hannah had a good night with her friends".
• Follow up vs. Follow-up:
  • Follow up: A verb meaning to continue or revisit a previous conversation or action. Example: "I want to follow up on our previous conversation".
  • Follow-up: A noun referring to the act of following up. Example: "So, I am sending this follow-up email".
• Onto vs. On to:
  • Onto: Indicates movement towards a surface. Example: "The cat jumped onto the bed".
  • On to: Used when referring to progressing or moving towards a destination or goal. Example: "You need a password to log on to the website".

By learning these distinctions, you can communicate more precisely and avoid common mistakes. Watch the video to see these examples in context and practice using these words correctly.