Words that look similar in different languages but have different meanings
Use the correct English meaning, not the assumed meaning
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💡 False friends are words that look similar to words in other languages but have different meanings. Common with Spanish, French, German, and other European languages.
✓Actually, I disagree with you. (= in fact)
✗Actually, I'm working on a project. (meaning: currently)
Actually = in fact, really. For 'currently', use 'at the moment' or 'currently'.
✓She's very sensible about money. (= practical)
✗She's very sensible—she cries easily. (meaning: sensitive)
Sensible = practical, reasonable. Sensitive = easily affected emotionally.
✓Eventually, he found a job. (= finally, after a long time)
✗Eventually, it might rain. (meaning: possibly)
Eventually = in the end, finally. For 'possibly', use 'perhaps' or 'maybe'.