GLOSSARY (FIRST PART)/ UNIT 1

 

1. Among / Between

Among: Used when referring to more than two people or things in a group.

Example: "The secret was hidden among the trees."

Between: Used when referring to two people, things, or groups.

Example: "The decision was made between John and Sarah."

Difference: "Among" is for groups or undefined numbers, while "between" is for two specific elements.

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2. To / For

To: Indicates direction, destination, or recipient.

Example: "I sent the letter to my friend."

For: Indicates benefit, purpose, or intended use.

Example: "This gift is for you."

Difference: "To" focuses on direction or action, while "for" focuses on purpose or benefit.

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3. Hired / Fired

Hired: Means someone is given a job.

Example: "She was hired as a new manager."

Fired: Means someone loses their job (dismissed).

Example: "He was fired for being late too often."

Difference: "Hired" is about starting a job; "fired" is about losing it.

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4. Take care of / Take after

Take care of: To look after someone or something.

Example: "I take care of my little brother."

Take after: To resemble or have similar traits to someone, usually a family member.

Example: "She takes after her mother in personality."

Difference: "Take care of" is about responsibility, while "take after" is about similarity.

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5. Much / Many

Much: Used with uncountable nouns.

Example: "I don’t have much time."

Many: Used with countable nouns.

Example: "There are many books on the shelf."

Difference: "Much" is for things you can’t count, and "many" is for things you can count.