Knot, Naught & Not
Knot has the following meanings:- 1. A bond between individuals usually as part of a ceremony: “They tied the marriage knot last summer.” 2. The measurement of a ship’s speed: “The ship moved at a good speed of two knots per hour because the wind was...
Overate & Overrate
Overate means to eat to excess, especially when habitual: “The child overate at the party and began vomiting after an hour.” Overrate , on the other hand, means to overestimate the merits of; to rate too highly: “The movie was simply overrated; it... Knock & Nock
Well, nock is actually a common misspelling for knock (the silent k does a lot of people in). But the curious fact is that nock is a word in itself, and in general is used to refer to the notch at the end of the arrow into which the bowstring fits. Tool tip to...
Outcast & Outcaste
Outcast is a pariah or someone who is no longer welcomed in a typical society: “His habit of reckless driving has made him an outcast in his relatives.” Outcaste means anyone who has been rejected from a hereditary social caste or group: “Her parents... Knit & Nit
Knit has the following meanings:- 1. A method of using yarn and needles to create a series of joined loops which will be part of something; for example, a pair of socks: “I will knit a sweater for my younger brother and present it to him on this...
