Some Grammar Dose

Did you know a mere addition or deletion of a letter in few English words could alter their meanings? Well it’s time to make a note of few such words. I was just snooping around through my favourite grammar website grammarbook.com and found something interesting and I had to share it with you guys. Here we go..

All ready vs. Already
These two words may sound alike when you say them, but they have distinct meanings.
All ready means entirely ready.
e.g. We are all ready to go to the party.
On the other hand: Already means previously or so soon.
e.g. Is it 9 o’clock already?

All together vs. Altogether
All together, which is a phrase, means in a group.
e.g. We got ourselves into this mess all together.
Altogether is an adverb meaning entirely, completely, everything included.
Altogether, the items cost over 45 Rupees.

All right vs. Alright
The word alright means the same as the phrase all right; however, alright is not considered a correct spelling in more formal writing.

Altar vs. Alter
Altar means pedestal, usually of a religious kind.
Example: They exchanged wedding vows at the altar of the church.
Alter means to change.
Example: Please don’t alter your plans until we have the final schedule approved.

So that's it for now.I will keep you posted when I come across interesting nuances of English Language

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English, for sure, is a funny language. Here if you want to guess the word meanings your old friend ‘intuition’ might not be able to help you always. Here are few words that would highlight the funny aspect of VOCABULARY in English.

PERCHANCE has nothing to do with chance, it means perhaps.

Though PERCOLATE is to move gradually through a surface with small holes or spaces in it, PERCOLATOR simply means a pot for making coffee.

A PRODIGY is a young person who is unusually intelligent or skilful for his age, while PROTÉGÉ is a young person who is helped in his career and personal development by a more experienced person.

PROPRIETY means correct behaviour, strangely PROPRIETOR is the owner of a business, a hotel etc.
Keep watching this space to master vocabulary the fun and more interesting way