Vocabulary - 10 The Most Confusing Words
① Ability, Capacity
Ability refers to the power to do something.
e.g. Citrus foods are said to have the ability to prevent colds.
Capacity refers to the ability to hold or contain something.
e,g. This hall has a capacity of 5,000 seats.
② About, Approximately, Around
About refers to a rough estimate. Commonly used in face to face speech.
e.g. We waited about 30 minutes for the bus.
Approximately refers to near accuracy.
e.g. This school enrolls approximately 4,000 students.
Around refers to a physical proximity or surrounding.
e.g. We’ll look for you around the front of the building.