Canvas & Canvass

Canvas & Canvass

Out of these words, one refers to cloth and the other to examine or investigate. Learn this difference between these words by the most usage of these words: Painters use a canvas (refers to a heavy woven cloth of hemp, flax or cotton) and politicians canvass (solicit...
Critic & Critique

Critic & Critique

Well, what is the job of a critic? To provide a critique! A critic is a person, a critique is piece of work. A critique is an in-depth evaluation of a subject, examining it from all critical angles. Always remember the critical nature of these words; important you do...
Calvary & Cavalry

Calvary & Cavalry

These are two words that are actually anagrams; anagrams are words or phrases spelled by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase. Calvary is actually a biblical term and a quick search on Wikipedia returns this as the result: Calvary or Golgotha, was...
Breach & Breech

Breach & Breech

Two words with similar spelling and similar pronunciation, but when it comes to their meaning, they have a sea of difference. Breach is an opening made by breaking down something solid; such as, a gap made in a wall or fortification: “There was a breach in several...