Infographic: 10 most commonly misused English words

‘Enormity’ does not mean ‘big,’ and ‘ironic’ doesn’t refer to an amusing coincidence. If you think you’re using some words incorrectly, check out this list.

Whether it’s exceptions to the rule, difficult words to spell, or words that sound like something they don’t mean, English is tricky.

Grammar.net recently published this infographic of 10 commonly misunderstood English words.

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