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Between (preposition): used when speaking to two persons or things
Among (preposition): used when speaking of more than 2 persons or things |
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Fewer (adj.): refers to items that can be counted
Less (adj.): refers to general amounts |
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Than (conjuction): used for making comparisons
Then (adverb): used to denote time |
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Good (adjective): of a favorable character or tendency
Well (nearly always an adverb): in a good or proper manner |
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Lie (intransitive verb): to recline or rest on a surface
lay (transitive verb): to put or to place |
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Raise (transitive verb): to move or cause to move upward
Rise (intransitive verb): to go up |
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Set (transitive verb): to put or to place
Sit (intransitive verb): to be seated |
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Counsel (verb): to give advice
council (noun): a group that makes decisions |
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