Nauseous vs. Nauseated
Nauseous has been misused so often
that the incorrect usage is accepted
in some circles. Still, it’s important
to note the difference. Nauseous
means causing nausea; nauseated
means experiencing nausea. So, if
your circle includes ultra-particular
grammar sticklers, never say “I’m
nauseous ” unless you want them to
be snickering behind your back.
Comprise vs. Compose
These are two of the most commonly
misused words in the English
language. Comprise means to include;
compose means to make up. It all
comes down to parts versus the
whole. When you use comprise, you
put the whole first: “A soccer game
comprises (includes) two halves.”
When you use compose , you put the
pieces first: “Fifty states compose
(make up) the United States of
America.”
