Differences and Similarities
People often use different names to refer to same country or states. For example, people use term like US (United States) and USA (Unite States of America) for America. There is no difference between the two. But there are few technical differences between United States (often refer to as States) and United States of America. … Read more
At a glance, it may seem like the words “data” and “information” mean the same. In actuality, they have different applications in various fields. Here’s how the two words are different from each other. Data Data is a piece of text, letters, numbers, and many other facts that are yet to be processed or organized. … Read more
When learning Spanish, homophones can quickly become a headache. By the way, and just in case you don’t know, a homophone is a word that is pronounced pretty much the same way as some other word but each one has a different meaning. That is the case of “el” and “él”. Many people, especially native … Read more
Sell and sale are two of the most common terms in English language. Surprisingly, however, they tend to be used in the wrong context. Sell and sale are often mixed up. Here, we distinguish the usage between the two words. “Sell” is a verb that comes from the Old English word “sellan,” of Germanic origin. … Read more
Person and human are both terms used to refer to us. While they do indeed refer to the same thing, the usage actually varies based on context. Here’s how person and human are different from each other. A person is a human – a being with a life, soul, and the capability for conscious thought. … Read more
The terms equality and equity are often confused for the other due to the similarity in sound and usage. In societal systems however, the two are significantly different. Equality and equity are both words that are used to refer to the treatment of a group and are often associated with terms like justice and fairness. … Read more
Pension and retirement are both something that people look forward too. Despite their wide usage in language, however, the two terms are oftentime confused. Here, we will differentiate the terms pension and retirement. Pension is used to refer to a defined amount of money that is handed to an individual on the event of their … Read more
When learning Spanish adverbs, a little confusion may result from trying to understand the use of allí and ahí. Some people insist on using them as synonyms and exchanging their meanings. Although this is not entirely incorrect (whether if one uses ahí or allí, the phrase is most likely to be understood anyways) there are … Read more
The terms scorpion and alacran are often confused with each other, the reason lying in its usage in Latin America. How are a scorpion and alacran different? The scorpion is a predatory arachnid from the order Scorpiones. Scorpions are characterized by their eight legs, grasping pedipalps (pincers), and a segmented and often curved tail. Scorpions … Read more
The words chicken and hen are often used interchangeably, and this can be easily explained as the majority of the poultry industry is composed of hens who are valued for their eggs. How is a chicken and hen different in the first place? The chicken is the name for a particular species, specifically, gallus domesticus. … Read more