In - In

Words beginning with 'in' generally mean in or on.

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Invite

  • To invite means to ask in.
    • Example: Everyone thought Ruddy was being immature by not inviting Sally to the party.
    • Alternative: Everyone thought Ruddy was being immature by not asking Sally to the party.
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Inside

  • Inside means in something.
    • Example: Strangely, it was warmer outside the house than inside the house!
    • Alternative: Strangely, it was warmer outside the house than it was in the house!
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Intention

  • An intention is something you aim to do. The 'tention' part of the word comes from the Latin word for stretching. So think of it like stretching towards (into) something.
    • Example: Walter's intentions were admirable, despite what everyone thought.
    • Alternative: Walter's aims were admirable, despite what everyone thought.
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Instinct

  • An instinct is a natural response to something. The 'stinct' part of the word comes from the Latin word meaning to prick. So think of it like something pricking you towards ('into') a response.
    • Example: When Stephen heard the car approaching, his first instinct was to run.
    • Alternative: When Stephen heard the car approaching, his first thought was to run.

Inter - Between

Words beginning with 'inter' generally mean being among or between something.

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Intervene

  • To intervene means to come or be between things.
    • Example: Sally intervened to stop her friends from fighting.
  • Alternative: Sally went between her friends to stop them from fighting.
    • Example: In the intervening months, John worked at Waitrose.
    • Alternative: In the months between, John worked at Waitrose.
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Intersect

  • If two things intersect, they cross each other.
    • Example: The roads intersect before the viewing point.
    • Alternative: The roads cross before the viewing point.
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Interconnect

  • Things that interconnect connect with each other. There is a connection 'between' them.
    • Example: The two cities are interconnected by one long road.
    • Alternative: The two cities are connected by one long road.
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International

  • International means among nations, or involving more than one nation.
    • Example: The international sporting event drew fans from across the world.
    • Alternative: The multi-nation sporting event drew fans from across the world.
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Intermediate

  • Intermediate means between two things.
    • Example: He was intermediate level at chess.
    • Alternative: He was between beginner and advanced level at chess.

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