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Parody vs Spoof   Parody, satire, and spoof are words that are interrelated and imitations of works of others in a humorous manner. This is different from playing a script written by Shakespeare so as to do it in honor of his work. Parody is performed to make fun of the work of another person though in a... 

Parody vs Satire   Parody and satire are two English words that are very confusing, at least for non natives. This is because of their similarities, notably their ability to provide clean fun to the people at the expense of an original work by an author of eminence. Wit and humor are elements present in both... 

Icon vs Symbol   In all languages and all cultures of the world, there are different ways to represent common objects. These are called signs; symbols and icons are both signs that represent something else by virtue of association or similar in appearance. $ is the universal symbol of American currency while... 

Phenomenon vs Phenomena   Events occurring in nature that can be observed with our eyes are referred to as phenomenon. Thunderstorm, lightening, tornado, earthquakes, volcanoes etc are described as phenomena as the plural of the word phenomenon is phenomena. Phenomena is the plural of the phenomenon as is... 

Modify vs Change   Modify and change are two verbs that are very commonly used in English language, and it is hard for a non native to differentiate between the two because of almost similar meanings. However, it is more of a difficulty when it comes to written language rather than spoken English. Modification... 

Folkways vs Mores   Most of us know what mores means but draw a blank when asked to describe folkways. This is because of the fact that folkways is a term coined by noted sociologist William Graham Sumner way back in 1907. There are many similarities between the two concepts to warrant their use in talking... 

Brazilian vs Hollywood Wax   In this age of tanning and sun bathing on the beach, it is common for women to get hair around the pubic area removed so that the hair around this area is not visible to others. When women wear swim suits that are quite small, pubic hair that is not trimmed often comes out of... 

Aesthetics vs Esthetics   Aesthetics is a word that is commonly used to describe the outer appearance of an object, person, or an idea. It is talked about the sense of beauty and taste. Aesthetics is often confused with esthetics, which has almost identical meaning and used in some parts of the world. Whenever... 

Unit Price vs Unit Cost   Unit price and unit cost are two related terms that are confusing for many. While unit price is important from the point of view of retail customers shopping in malls and shops, unit cost is a feature holding significance for manufacturers as it is in their interest, to keep unit... 

Robbery vs Extortion   You are walking in the woods in the evening, and a man suddenly emerges with a gun in his hand and threatens to kill you, if you do not give him the valuables and cash you are carrying on your person. You give him everything out of fear of your life and later report the incident to... 

Flower vs Blossom   The word blossom, which literally means flower as in cherry blossom or plum blossom, confuses many, as they cannot understand why it is blossom for the flowers of some trees while flower is the word for reproductive part of all flowering plants. Blossom is a word that is also used in verb... 

Cycle vs Flow   There are events that occur after a certain period and repeat themselves periodically. Such events are thus cyclical, and they have a cycle that can be explained in terms of events and time. Water cycle on our planet is one such example of how water from our water resources goes back to the... 

Brandy vs Whiskey   For a teetotaler, there is no difference between brandy and whiskey. This is because, to him, both are just alcoholic beverages meant to stimulate his brain and intoxicate him. However, to categorize brandy and whiskey as same would be injustice to not just the connoisseurs, but also to... 

Speech vs Language   Ask a layman the difference between language and speech and chances are that he will come with an answer that suggests there are no differences. After all, don’t we speak what is taught to us in the form of language? Speech is the ability to speak out language. However, there are many... 

NGO vs NPO   All over the world, the abbreviation NGO has become synonymous with community service and charitable work that is carried out in a selfless manner by a few members of the society without any association or interference of the government. Non-Governmental Organization (or NGO) has become a much-needed... 

Profession vs Occupation   Since time immemorial, profession and occupation have meant the kind of work that provides a means of bread and butter for men. A person sweeping toilets and floors in a mall says that he is working as a cleaner in the mall while a doctor proudly claims that he is in the medical...