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Dec 23

I liken the growth to lichen, although darker

Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in Homonyms/Homophones, Incorrect word usage

lee, lea
lee means the downwind side of a ship
lea means a measure for yarn

lessen, lesson
lessen means to decrease
lesson means something to study

lichen, liken
lichen means a fungi/algae coating a rock
liken means to compare

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