Confusing Words List - 1


S.

No.

Words

Meanings

1.

Bridal

 

 

Bridle

Related to bride.

E.g. It is my bridal ring.

 

Headgear of Horse.

E.g. She bought a bridle for her horse.

2.

Desert

 

 

 

Dessert

To leave someone/An area where there is little rain.

E.g. Sahara is a Desert area.

 

Sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal.

E.g. Chocolates are the common dessert among children.

3.

Canvas

 

 

 

Canvass

Coarse Cloth.

E.g. This tents is made up of canvas.

 

Visit houses to get political support.

E.g. BJP is canvassing for votes in Delhi.

4.

Floor

 

 

Flour

Flat surface.

E.g. Don`t spit on floor.

 

Atta.

E.g. This bread is made by flour.

5.

Beside

 

 

Besides

By the side of.

E.g. Rahul sit beside sita.

 

Apart from.

E.g. Money for money and interest besides.

 

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