Commonly confused words

Words

• affecta verb: to change or influence“The weather affects my mood.”
• effecta noun: a result“The medicine had a good effect.”
• borrowto take something you will give back“Can I borrow your pen?”
• lendto give something for a short time“Can you lend me your pen?”
• loseto not be able to find; to not win“Don't lose your keys.”
• loosenot tight“These trousers are loose.”
• advicea noun: a suggestion“Thanks for the advice.”
• advisea verb: to give a suggestion“I advise you to rest.”
• fewerused with things you can count“Fewer people came.”
• lessused with things you can't count“Less time, less money.”
• historicimportant in history“A historic day.”
• historicalabout the past“A historical novel.”

Useful phrases

• Can you lend me ten pounds?asking someone to give you money for a short time
• Stress can affect your sleep.'affect' as a verb