This is the first in a series of word lists that contain some of the most commonly misspelt words in English.
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abandon |
The crew had to abandon ship.
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abbreviate |
People often abbreviate 'network' to 'net'.
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abscond |
The barman absconded with a week's profits.
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absorbent |
This cloth is extremely absorbent.
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absorption |
The true Buddhist on the contrary looks forward with enthusiasm to this absorption into eternal bliss.
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abundance |
There is an abundance of apples in the orchard.
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abundant |
The field was abundant with wildlife.
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abysmal |
According to Dr. Tom the conditions at this zoo are simply abysmal.
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abyss |
The submarine descended into the abyss.
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academy |
Irvine royal academy is the best wee school in ayrshire.
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acceptable |
That is not acceptable behaviour.
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acceptably |
His performance was acceptably enthusiastic, but lacked a sense of meaning or purpose.
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acceptance |
There was an air of acceptance when they said yes.
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accessible |
The spelling course was very accessible.
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accidentally |
Fred accidentally fell over.
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accommodate |
I am sorry I can't accommodate you in my hotel.
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accordion |
There was a man playing an accordion in the town square.
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ache |
Unripe fruit can give you stomach ache.
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achieve |
He wanted to achieve good grades in school.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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