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Fun vs. funny :
Steve:That was funny, the other day.
Miranda:Yeah, it was fun. Wait, did you it fun or funny.
Steve:I said funny, but I think I meant fun.
The party was fun.
Mike is a lot of fun.That was a fun party. Mike is a fun guy.
Chandler is a funny guy.
Do you mean funny ha-ha or funny peculiar?
interesting: special, unique, exciting, something worth talking about, something that makes you think.
Hear vs. listen; know vs. find out
We heard a strange noise in the middle of the night.
Last night, I listened to my new Taylor Swift CD.
Where did you find out that she cheated in the exam?
I want to travel round the world and get to know people from different countries. (NOT …and know people from …)
He’s from Singapore, as you can tell from his accent.
In case vs. if
Let’s buy a bottle of wine in case Mike comes.
Let’s buy a bottle of wine if Mike comes.
People insure their houses in case they catch fire.
People telephone the fire brigade if their houses catch fire.
Grateful vs. thankful
I’m thankful that we got home before the sand storm started.
We feel thankful that she didn’t marry him after all.
I am grateful for all your help.
She wasn’t a bit grateful to me for all the things I did for her.
Satisfactory vs. satisfying
a satisfactory meal – meet your minimum requirement
a satisfying meal – give you pleasure
The working conditions are satisfactory (the working conditions are not bad.)
The working conditions are satisfying (Everything is perfect. I love this place)
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