List of Words Misused in English for Alphabet------- D

List of Words Misused in English for Alphabet ------D
37. Drought (Dry Weather) : This year crops failed due to drought.

   Draught (Quantity of liquid drunk once) : He took the medicine 

    with a  draught of water.

38. Dose (Quantity of medicine taken at one time) : Take one dose of 

      this medicine every day.

      Doze (Nap) : He was dozing while sitting in the meeting.

39. Disease (illness) : He is suffering from a serious disease.

      Decease (Death) : His sudden decease is shocking for all of us.

40. Dearness (Price Rise) : The Government employees are paid 

      dearness allowance.

      Dearth (Shortage) : There is no dearth of talented persons in India.

41. Dew ( moisture in air in condensed form) : There were dew drops on 

      grass leaves.

      Due (something owing) : There is nothing due towards him. He has paid

     his all dues.

42. Diary ( Daily record of events) : He recorded all the names in his diary.

      Dairy ( Place where milk etc. is sold) : I purchased milk from dairy.


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