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The difference between "pallet" and "palate" is that "pallet" is a synonym of such terms as "mattress", "futon", "bunk", "rack" and "bed" while "palate" is a synonym of such terms as "taste", "appetite", "liking", "preference" and "desire". Example only: Almost any pallet suits my palate when it comes to quality of sleep, but I especially like it when it comes with a remote in case I want to make adjustments.
The difference between "ring" and "wring" is that "ring" can be a noun or verb synonymous with such terms as "Mafia", "loop", "crowd", "circle", "call", "surround" and "chime" while "wring" is usually a verb synonymous with such terms as "extort", "earn", "pull" and "pay". Example only: If the phone rings, don't answer it, because it will most likely be a scammer trying to wring money out of you.
The difference between "eminent" and "imminent" is that "eminent" is a synonym of such terms as "distinguished", "outstanding", "famous", "notable" and "superior" while "imminent" is a synonym of such terms as "impending", "looming", "possible", "approaching" and "coming". Example only: I'm not interested in being eminent in the world's eyes, because from what I observe, it means trouble is imminent more often than not.
The difference between "continual" and "continuous" is that "continual" may be defined as "continuing indefinitely in time without interruption" or "recurring in steady usually rapid succession" while "continuous" may be defined as "marked by uninterrupted extension in space, time, or sequence". Example only: At my last job, while I was able to keep up continuous attendance without taking any days off, it didn't mean all my paydays were continual.
The difference between "tern" and "turn" is that a "tern" is a chiefly marine bird of the family Laridae and the subfamily Sterninae while "turn" is often a verb or noun synonymous with such terms as "rotate", "swing", "deviate", "become", "ponder", "depend", "persuade", "walk" and "kindness". Example only: Not long after I turned onto the next street, a tern almost bumped right into my windshield, but at least it didn't block my view too long.
The difference between "emigrate" and "immigrate" is that "emigrate" is a synonym of such terms as "relocate", "move", "bail", "exit" and "depart" while "immigrate" Is a synonym of such terms as "come", "arrive", "remain", "stay" and "settle". Example only: I once considered emigrating, but becoming fluent in a second language doesn't require that, and now I think it's better to speak out about anyone immigrating to my home country and not bothering to learn my native language.
The difference between "woe" and "whoa" is that "woe" can be an interjection or noun synonymous with such terms as "boo", "rats", "alas", "distress", "agony", "pain", "sorrow", "anguish" and "grief" while "whoa" is an imperative verb used as a command to stand still, cease, slow or pause. Example only: He might have avoided his current financial woes if only someone had told him, "Whoa!" followed by having an earnest talk with him before he embarked on his bad decisions.
The difference between "step" and "steppe" is that "step" can be a noun or verb synonymous with such terms as "means", "stage", "footstep", "path", "inch", "walk", "dance" and "hurry" while "steppe" is a noun synonymous with such terms as "prairie", "grassland" and "plain". Example only: In parts of the steppe, you can sometimes see the steps of wild animals, but you don't need to worry about them coming to harm you.
The difference between "rough" and "ruff" is that "rough" is typically an adjective, noun or verb synonymous with such terms as "shaggy", "turbulent", "uneven", "tough", "clumsy", "vulgar", "wild", "rowdy" and "chop" while "ruff" is often a noun synonymous with such terms as "plait", "fringe" and "border". Example only: It's a rough part of the desert, but as a photographer, the reward I got for being there is getting some good pictures of an ostrich with an impressive ruff.
The difference between "straight" and "strait" is that "straight" is typically an adjective or adverb synonymous with such terms as "linear", "honest", "pure", "outspoken", "direct", "sober", "consecutive", "right" and "openly" while "strait" is typically a noun synonymous with such terms as "neck", "channel", "anguish", "distress" and "pain". Example only: When I'm in dire straits, I go straight to my quiet place at the first opportunity, and it always helps.
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