Do you ever get confused about which spelling of a word you need? The English language is full of words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings. I always get confused between "peek" and "peak." Don't ask me why. So before posting the "sneak peek" of my novel on Tuesday, I looked it up to make sure I had the right spelling. Of course, I didn't. Turns out, I am not the only person with this problem. In fact, there is confusion between the words "peek," "peak," and "pique." So here is a quick rundown of the meanings for each:
Peek means a quick glance as in "peek through the window." A synonym is "peep."
Peak has a few meanings but in general refers to the highest point of something like a mountain.
Pique is all about emotion, from irritation to curiosity. For example, to "pique someone's interest."
What words do you tend to confuse?
