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Topic: Common Errors

homophonous

IPA: //həˈmɒfənəs//

KK: /hɑˈmɑfənəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings.

Example: The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophonous, as they are pronounced the same way but have different meanings.

horizontally

IPA: /həˈrɪzənˌtəli/

KK: /həˈrɪzənˌtəli/

adverb

Definition: In a direction that is parallel to the horizon or flat ground, rather than up and down.

Example: The picture was hung horizontally on the wall.

how

IPA: /haʊ/

KK: /haʊ/

adverb

Definition: This word is used to ask about the manner, condition, or reason for something.

Example: How do you solve this problem?

conjunction

Definition: In what way or manner something is done or happens.

Example: I forgot how to solve this problem.

noun

Definition: A way or method of doing something, often used to ask about the manner in which something is done.

Example: The how of the project was just as important as the what and why.

however

IPA: /həˈɛvər/

KK: /həʊˈɛvər/

adverb

Definition: This word is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said before. It can also emphasize the manner in which something is done.

Example: I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain.

conjunction

Definition: This word is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.

Example: I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain.

howf

IPA: /haʊf/

KK: /haʊf/

noun

Definition: A place where people gather to drink and socialize, often serving food and beverages.

Example: After work, we decided to meet at the local howf for a drink.

howsoever

IPA: /haʊˈsoʊˌvɜr/

KK: /haʊˈsoʊvər/

adverb

Definition: In any way or manner; regardless of how something is done or to what extent.

Example: You can achieve your goals howsoever you choose to pursue them.

huge

IPA: /hjuːdʒ/

KK: /hjudʒ/

adjective

Definition: Very large in size, amount, or degree.

Example: The elephant is a huge animal that can weigh several tons.

hypercorrect

IPA: //ˌhaɪpərkəˈrɛkt//

KK: /haɪpərkəˈrɛkt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a way of speaking or writing that is overly correct, often leading to mistakes based on incorrect rules or analogies.

Example: His hypercorrect use of grammar made his speech sound unnatural.

hypercorrection

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərkəˈrɛkʃən/

KK: /haɪpərkəˈrɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: A mistake made in language when someone tries too hard to be correct, often by using the wrong form or pronunciation because they think it sounds better or more proper.

Example: Using 'I' instead of 'me' in the sentence 'He invited my husband and I to lunch' is an example of hypercorrection.

ideally

IPA: /aɪˈdiːəli/

KK: /aɪˈdiːəli/

adverb

Definition: In a perfect or most suitable way, often used to describe a situation that is desired or hoped for.

Example: Ideally, we would finish the project by the end of the week.

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