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This tag is for questions about the differences in the meaning of two words. For us to be able to help you, please provide the sourced definitions that you are referring to, where the confusion arises, as well as an example sentence that shows the ambiguity.

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What is the difference between “skilled” and “skillful”?

What is the difference between skilled and skillful? When can I use one and when can I use the other? He is skilled/​skillful. He is a skilled/​skillful musician. (Anything else?) From the diction …
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What is the difference between "raise" and "rise"?

What is the difference between raise and rise? When and how should I use each one?
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