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I’ve heard some people confusing the words adverse and averse. Here’s the difference between the two.
Adverse
Adverse means something like “unfavourable” or “harmful”.
- The blizzard has created adverse driving conditions.
- The drive for profits has adversely affected employees’ ability to live comfortably.
Averse
Averse, on the other hand, means something along the lines of “strongly disliking” or “opposed”.
- I am averse to going to hockey games.
- He is not averse to speaking in public.
Which words do you confuse? Let me know in the comments below.
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