Confusing usage words part two
6 anywhere: in, at, or to any place
I think that we can drive anywhere in this county.
anywheres: This word does not exist in the English language.
7 as: (conjunction that starts a subordinate clause); (adverb) to the same
degree, equally. (As is also a preposition.)
Rex is already as tall as his dad.
like: (preposition) similar to; resembling in some manner. (Like is also
an adjective, a verb, and an adverb.)
He is much like his brother when it comes to helping others.
8 beside: (preposition) by or at the side of; alongside
Would you be willing to sit beside my sister and me at the graduation
ceremony?
besides: (adverb) in addition; as well
Besides those math problems, what other homework do you have
tonight?
9 bring: (verb) to move something to a place
Bring the boxes back to the table.
take: (verb) to move something away from a place
Take the boxes to that table.
borrow: (verb) to take or receive from another on the provision that it
will be returned
May I borrow some money for a few days?
lend: (verb) to let another use or have
Could you please lend me a few dollars for the weekend?
Notes
Practical English Grammar - Notes
28. Periods Question Marks and Exclamation Marks
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36. singular and plural nouns and pronouns
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37. sentences fragments and run on sentences
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39. Parentheses Ellipsis Marks and Dashes
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45. Indefinite pronouns and the possessive case
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48. subject complements predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives
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