Here are some pairs of words that may seem similar but have different meanings, especially in IELTS Reading:
1. Numerous vs. Most:
• Numerous = many, but not necessarily more than half.
• Most = more than half, the majority.
2. Some vs. Several vs. Many:
• Some = a small number (unspecified, but usually not large).
• Several = more than a few, but still not a large number.
• Many = a large number, but not necessarily the majority.
3. Always vs. Often vs. Sometimes:
• Always = 100% of the time.
• Often = frequently, but not always.
• Sometimes = occasionally, less frequent than often.
4. Majority vs. Plenty vs. A lot of:
• Majority = more than half.
• Plenty = a large number, but not necessarily the majority.
• A lot of = a large number, similar to numerous, but still not necessarily the majority.
5. Influence vs. Cause:
• Influence = to have an effect on something, but not directly make it happen.
• Cause = directly make something happen.
6. Claim vs. Suggest vs. Prove:
• Claim = to say something is true without definite proof.
• Suggest = to put forward an idea or possibility.
• Prove = to show that something is true with evidence.
7. Nearly vs. Exactly vs. Approximately:
• Nearly = close to, but not completely.
• Exactly = precisely, with no difference.
• Approximately = around or about, not exact.
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1. Numerous vs. Most:
• Numerous = many, but not necessarily more than half.
• Most = more than half, the majority.
2. Some vs. Several vs. Many:
• Some = a small number (unspecified, but usually not large).
• Several = more than a few, but still not a large number.
• Many = a large number, but not necessarily the majority.
3. Always vs. Often vs. Sometimes:
• Always = 100% of the time.
• Often = frequently, but not always.
• Sometimes = occasionally, less frequent than often.
4. Majority vs. Plenty vs. A lot of:
• Majority = more than half.
• Plenty = a large number, but not necessarily the majority.
• A lot of = a large number, similar to numerous, but still not necessarily the majority.
5. Influence vs. Cause:
• Influence = to have an effect on something, but not directly make it happen.
• Cause = directly make something happen.
6. Claim vs. Suggest vs. Prove:
• Claim = to say something is true without definite proof.
• Suggest = to put forward an idea or possibility.
• Prove = to show that something is true with evidence.
7. Nearly vs. Exactly vs. Approximately:
• Nearly = close to, but not completely.
• Exactly = precisely, with no difference.
• Approximately = around or about, not exact.
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