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Topic: Common Errors

onerously

IPA: /ˈoʊnərəsli/

KK: /ˈoʊnərəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is burdensome or difficult to bear.

Example: The project was completed onerously, requiring many late nights and extra effort from the team.

only

IPA: /ˈoʊnli/

KK: /ˈoʊnli/

adjective

Definition: Being the single one of its kind; not having any others of the same type.

Example: She is the only person I trust with my secrets.

adverb

Definition: This word is used to indicate that something is limited to a specific thing or person and nothing more.

Example: I only want to eat pizza for dinner tonight.

conjunction

Definition: This word is used to indicate a restriction or limitation, often meaning 'just' or 'merely'.

Example: You can have dessert, only if you finish your dinner first.

onto

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

preposition

Definition: A word used to indicate movement towards a surface or position, often implying that something is placed on top of something else.

Example: The cat jumped onto the roof to catch the bird.

ope

IPA: /oʊp/

KK: /oʊp/

adjective

Definition: Not closed; allowing access or passage; free from obstruction.

Example: The door was left ope, letting in a cool breeze.

verb

Definition: To make something accessible or to allow entry by moving it apart or removing a barrier.

Example: She decided to ope the window to let in some fresh air.

open

IPA: /ˈoʊpən/

KK: /ˈoʊpən/

adjective

Definition: Not closed; allowing access or passage; free to enter or use.

Example: The door was left open, inviting everyone to come in.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become not closed; to allow access or passage.

Example: The door opened slowly as I approached it.

noun

Definition: A contest or tournament where anyone, regardless of skill level, can take part, or a state of being visible and not hidden.

Example: The annual tennis open attracts players from all over the world.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something not closed or to allow access to it by moving or removing a barrier.

Example: Please open the door so we can go outside.

openest

IPA: /ˈoʊpən/

KK: /ˈoʊpən/

verb

Definition: To make something accessible or to allow entry; to remove a barrier or cover.

Example: Please open the door for me.

opposite

IPA: /ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/

KK: /ˈɑːpəzɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is completely different or contrary to something else.

Example: The two colors are opposite on the color wheel.

adverb

Definition: In a position that is directly across from something else; facing each other.

Example: They sat opposite each other at the table.

noun

Definition: A word or thing that has a meaning that is completely different from another word or thing.

Example: Hot is the opposite of cold.

preposition

Definition: In a position that is across from or facing something else.

Example: The restaurant is opposite the park.

oppositely

IPA: /ˈɒp.ə.zɪt.li/

KK: /ˈɑːpəzɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is contrary or different from something else.

Example: The two teams played oppositely, with one focusing on defense and the other on offense.

optional

IPA: /ˈɒpʃənl/

KK: /ˈɑpʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Not required; something that can be chosen or done if desired, but is not necessary.

Example: The extra credit assignments are optional for students who want to improve their grades.

optionally

IPA: /ˈɒpʃənəli/

KK: /ˈɑpʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not required or compulsory; something that can be chosen or done if desired.

Example: You can optionally include your phone number on the form.

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