Continuous and Continual - Continuous and continual are not the
same, although they are similar. As Grammarist notes, things
that happen without any interruption (like the flowing of a
river) are continuous, while things that happen regularly with
breaks in between (like bus departures) are continual.
Farther and Further -
The difference between farther and further might be subtle, but
it is important. Though both words mean "more distant," farther
refers to physical distance, and further refers to figurative
distance.
Allusion and Illusion - An allusion is a reference, most often
one made in literature. An illusion, on the other hand, is a
mirage or some other sort of deceptive appearance.
Evoke and Invoke - Evoke and invoke both come from the Latin
word vocare for "call," so it makes sense that they are two of
the most commonly confused words in the English language. These
verbs are not interchangeable.
Evoke means "to call forth" and is typically used in reference
to memories or emotions. Invoke, meanwhile, means "to call upon"
and is most often heard in a court of law.
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