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Topic: Common Errors

difference

IPA: /ˈdɪfərəns/

KK: /ˈdɪfərəns/

noun

Definition: The way in which two or more things are not the same; a distinction or variation between them.

Example: The difference between the two paintings is very clear.

transitive verb

Definition: To recognize or point out what makes something different from another.

Example: You can difference between the two colors by their brightness.

different

IPA: /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

KK: /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

adjective

Definition: Not the same as something else; showing variety or dissimilarity.

Example: She wore a different dress to the party than she did last time.

differently

IPA: /ˈdɪfərəntli/

KK: /ˈdɪfərəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not the same as another; in a distinct manner.

Example: She solved the problem differently than her classmates did.

difficile

IPA: /dɪˈfɪsəl/

KK: /dɪˈfɪsəl/

adjective

Definition: Not easy to do or deal with; requiring a lot of effort or skill.

Example: The exam was quite difficile, and many students struggled with it.

difficultly

IPA: /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

KK: /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is hard to do or understand.

Example: She solved the puzzle difficultly, taking a long time to figure it out.

digress

IPA: /dɪˈɡrɛs/

KK: /dɪˈɡrɛs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move away from the main topic when speaking or writing, often to talk about something else.

Example: During the lecture, the professor began to digress and share personal stories.

digressive

IPA: /dɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

KK: /dɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that strays from the main topic or point, often leading to a lengthy or rambling discussion.

Example: The professor's digressive lecture made it hard for the students to focus on the main subject.

digressiveness

IPA: /dɪˈɡrɛsɪvnəs/

KK: /dɪˈɡrɛsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of straying from the main topic or subject in speech or writing.

Example: His digressiveness made the lecture longer than necessary, as he often wandered off-topic.

dilatoriness

IPA: /dɪˈleɪtəɹɪnəs/

KK: /dɪˈleɪtərɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being slow to act or respond; a tendency to delay or procrastinate.

Example: His dilatoriness in completing the project caused frustration among his team members.

dilatory

IPA: /ˈdɪləˌtɔːri/

KK: /ˈdɪləˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that causes delays or is slow to act. It often refers to habits or actions that are not prompt and may involve procrastination.

Example: His dilatory approach to completing assignments often frustrated his teachers.

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