Confusing words part III

or before that time. It is often used to indicate

a deadline.


For example: You have to finish by August 31.

Until (till) tells us how long a situation continues. If something happens until
a particular time, you stop doing it at that time.

For example: I will be away until Wednesday.

Thursday.
I’d better pay the phone bill. It has to be

paid __________ tomorrow.
She is very busy this week. She has to finish this report __________ Wednesday at the latest.
They hope to build the offices __________ March next year.
She is very busy. She won’t have time __________ Friday.
Dave will be on holiday __________ Monday.
Yesterday he stayed in bed __________ 12:00.
You will need to hand your project in __________ the end of next week.

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a small child.



For example: Don't be so childish!
Childlike means having

positive qualities that are typical of a child, such as innocence and eagerness.


For example: Christmas always fills her with childlike excitement.

the waiter.
Though she was old, her ______________ innocence charmed everyone.
I

envy my boss her _____________ trust in others.
We're tired of their __________________ games.
I wish politicians would stop this _____________ name-calling.

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example: Many types of cancer can now be cured.

Heal means

to become healthy again, especially by using natural powers (or when the problem goes away by itself).

For example: The wounds were gradually healing.

heal

treat

Treat means to try to cure an illness or injury by using drugs, hospital care, operations, etc.



For example: Malaria can be treated with drugs.

K is needed by the body for ________________ cuts.
It was

difficult to __________ patients because of a shortage of medicine.
At one time the doctors couldn't ___________ TB.
The injury was ______________ with an antiseptic.
"This will _____________ your rheumatism," he said.

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cure

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