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Topic: Common Errors

effaceable

IPA: /ɪˈfeɪsəbl/

KK: /ɪˈfeɪsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be erased or removed completely.

Example: The marks on the whiteboard are effaceable with a damp cloth.

effectually

IPA: /ɪˈfɛkʧuəli/

KK: /ɪˈfɛkʧuəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that produces the intended result or effect; successfully.

Example: The team worked effectually to complete the project ahead of schedule.

effetely

IPA: /ɪˈfɛtli/

KK: /ɪˈfɛtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is ineffective or lacking in vitality; often used to describe something that is worn out or exhausted.

Example: The team worked effete, failing to meet their goals.

eggcorn

IPA: /ˈɛɡkɔrn/

KK: /ˈɛgˌkɔrn/

noun

Definition: A type of mistake where a person uses a word or phrase that sounds similar to the correct one, but has a different meaning, often in a way that makes sense to them.

Example: She said 'old-timer's disease' instead of 'Alzheimer's disease', which is a classic example of an eggcorn.

egregiously

IPA: /ɪˈɡriːdʒəsli/

KK: /ɪˈɡriːdʒəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very bad or shocking; extremely or remarkably bad.

Example: The team egregiously failed to meet the project deadline, causing significant delays.

eighthly

IPA: /ˈeɪθli/

KK: /ˈeɪθli/

adverb

Definition: In the position that is eighth in a sequence or list.

Example: She finished eighthly in the race, just behind her teammate.

either

IPA: /ˈiːðər/

KK: /ˈiːðər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to one of two options or choices.

Example: You can choose either option for your meal.

adverb

Definition: This word is used to indicate a choice between two options or to refer to both of two things.

Example: You can either stay here or come with us.

conjunction

Definition: This word is used to introduce a choice between two or more options, often paired with 'or'.

Example: You can either have tea or coffee for breakfast.

pronoun

Definition: This word is used to refer to one of two options or choices.

Example: You can choose either the red shirt or the blue one.

elaborately

IPA: /ɪˈlæbəˌrætli/

KK: /ɪˈlæbəˌrætli/

adverb

Definition: In a detailed and complicated way, often involving many parts or steps.

Example: The artist elaborately decorated the room for the party.

elliptically

IPA: /ɪˈlɪptɪkli/

KK: /ɪˈlɪptɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is shaped like an ellipse or that uses ellipsis, often implying something is left out or not fully expressed.

Example: The artist painted the landscape elliptically, suggesting more than what was directly shown.

else

IPA: /ɛls/

KK: /ɛls/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something additional or different from what has already been mentioned.

Example: Would you like anything else to eat?

adverb

Definition: In addition to what has been mentioned; used to indicate an alternative or different option.

Example: You can have tea, or else you can have coffee.

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