Becker Becker

Bale vs. bail

Bale refers to a large wrapped bundle while bail means the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial or to leave a situation quickly.

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Clean vs. cleanse

Clean means to be free of impurities or irregularities, while cleanse means to make something thoroughly clean and is mostly used in a religious, moral or bodily purification sense.

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Certainty vs. certitude

Certainty and certitude mean the same thing in many situations. The subtle difference between both words lies in the reason why you think something is certain: certainty is often based on fact while certitude is generally a conviction of feeling or gut instinct.

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Censor vs. censure

Censor means to suppress parts of a book, film or other content that have been deemed unacceptable while censure means to express disapproval in a formal statement.

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Citizen vs. subject

A citizen owes their allegiance to a government or collective sovereign while a subject owes their allegiance to an individual sovereign, such as a queen or king.

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Classic vs. classical

Classic means a recognised and established value, the study of ancient Greek and Latin history or a major sports tournament while classical refers to a long-standing style or form of ancient Greek or Latin culture.

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