Accept vs. Except. These two words sound alike yet have completely different meanings. ... Affect vs. Effect. Both can be used as either a noun or a verb. ... Lie vs. Lay. The lie is pretty clear , we all know that means 1) an untruth. ... Bring vs. Take. ... Imply vs. Infer. ... Nauseous vs. Nauseated. ... Comprise vs. Compose. ... Farther vs. Further.