3. Paronyms

Paronyms are words with similar pronunciations but different spellings and meanings. For example:

accept /əkˈsept/ – verb – to take or receive that which is offered

except /ɪkˈsept/ – preposition – excluding

My mom must accept that my brother likes all vegetables except for turnips.

collision – noun – crash, clash, conflict

collusion – noun – a secret agreement that is oftentimes illegal

The collision resulted from the collusion over traffic signs.

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