>>>>>>Hi everybody,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>The word "advice" is a noun, while "advise" is a verb. However, I see lots of messages, even from the native speakers, where "advise" is used as a noun. I'm wondering, what other examples for "c" in a noun and "s" in a verb exist?
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>>>>>>Thanks in advance.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>Reminds me that there is an english word that has two opposite meanings - but the same word. Can you think of it?
>>>>
>>>>Not of the top of my head. What is it?
>>>
>>>Cleave.
>>>
>>>From yourdictionary.com:
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>>>cleave1
>>>
>>>To split with or as if with a sharp instrument. See Synonyms at tear
>>>
>>>cleave2
>>>
>>>To adhere, cling, or stick fast.
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>>I promise that I had not read this response to Naomi prior to writing my response to your question. But I also mentioned 'enjoin'. Check it out.
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>I believe you...
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>You're right about 'enjoin.' Here's a confusing sentence: "I enjoin you to cleave!" Of course, I have no idea if that is proper usage...
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>en·join
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>1. To direct or impose with authority and emphasis.
>2. To prohibit or forbid. See Synonyms at forbid.
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>from yourdictionary.com
Hey, thanks for that. I wasn't aware of yourdictionary.com. Nice site.
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