Imply or Infer? Disinterested or Uninterested? – Words Professionals Must Not Mix Up

Some mistakes hide from everyone. The words don't sound alike or look alike; their meanings simply sit so close together that you reach for one when it's the other you wanted. In this video I take you through the pairs that matter most in professional English: imply and infer, disinterested and uninterested, and continual and continuous. I'll also be honest about which pairs really aren't worth worrying over. Inherent and intrinsic, and ancillary and auxiliary, are close cousins, and I'll show you the small clue that keeps you right. Learn the sharp distinctions, relax about the near-twins, and treat the feeling that two words are interchangeable as a quiet alarm. Which word pairs do you find yourself hesitating over? Tell me in the comments. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction – mistakes nobody can flag 0:55 Imply and infer 1:48 Disinterested and uninterested 2:51 Continual and continuous 4:47 The near-twins: inherent and intrinsic 5:36 Ancillary and auxiliary 6:26 Summary Professional Presence English is a channel for professionals who use English every day at work, and want it to sound as good as their expertise. New videos every Monday and Thursday. PREVIOUS: Complement or compliment? Why you need to know the difference!    • Complement or Compliment? Mistakes Your Sp...   NEXT: Do you speak LATIN? YES, every day! First in a new series looking at Latin in everyday English:    • Do You Speak Latin? YES! Every day!   #EnglishVocabulary #BusinessEnglish #AdvancedEnglish imply vs infer, imply or infer, disinterested vs uninterested, continual vs continuous, inherent vs intrinsic, ancillary vs auxiliary, commonly confused words, confusing English words, word choice, advanced English vocabulary, business English vocabulary, professional English, English for professionals, Professional Presence English