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The prophet will not profit from lying

Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2010 in Homonyms/Homophones, Incorrect word usage

profit, prophet
profit means income minus expenses
prophet means someone who speaks by divine inspiration

rack, wrack
rack means a frame used to hang things
wrack means seaweed that has been cast ashore and dried

rain, reign, rein
rain means water falling from clouds in drops
reign means the exercise of a ruler’s power
rein means a strap used to control a horse

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