Many people confuse the terms of words, and they don’t even know it. You may think that it’s mostly the foreign English learners that get confused. However, it’s not unusual for native speakers to also get tangled up in misconceptions. Using the wrong word to describe similar things is very common.
Check out the differences between these similar things and let us know in the comment section if they confused you.
1. Aligator vs Crocodile
2. Husky vs Malamute
3. Great Britain vs the United Kingdom
4. Poisonous vs Venomous
5. Emoji vs Emoticon
6. Llamas vs Alpacas
7. Rabbits vs Hares
8. Turtle vs Tortoise
9. Possums vs Opossums
10. Shrimp vs Prawn
11. Cement vs Concrete
12. Jam vs Jelly
13. Crow vs Raven
14. Pill vs Tablet
15. Seal vs Lion
16. Weather vs Climate
17. Lobster vs Crayfish
18. Sphinx vs Sphynx
19. Butter vs Margarine
20. Mushrooms vs Toadstools
21. Dolphins vs Porpoises
22. Champagne vs Sparkling Wine
23. Labrador vs Golden Retriever
24. Cupcakes vs Muffins
25. Ethnicity vs Nationality