his , my, etc: ‘In 1993 Roseberg lost control of the company after a surprise takeover bid.’ convince We all tried to convince her to sing.
We all tried to persuade her to sing. convince = make someone feel completely certain that something is true: ‘Somehow the party will have to convince the voters that it is capable of governing the country.’ ‘She failed to convince the jury of her innocence.’ persuade = make someone agree to do something (or believe that something is true): ‘Her parents have persuaded her to stop seeing him.’ ‘Despite our efforts to persuade them, they still haven’t signed the contract.’ cooker The cooker puts too much salt in the food.
The coo/chef puts too much salt in the food. cooker (AmE stove) = a piece of equipment that you use for cooking food: ‘I’ve never used a gas cooker before.’ cook = a person who cooks: ‘My sister is a superb cook.’ chef = a cook who works in a restaurant: ‘Jean-Paul is training to be a chef.’ corner I have written my address on the top right-hand corner.
I have written my address in the top right-hand corner. I’d rather sit on the corner, near the door.
I’d rather sit in the corner, near the door. in the corner of an area or room (NOT on or at ): ‘I suggest that we put the piano in the comer where it won’t get in the way.’ Compare: ‘The bank is on the corner, next to the launderette.’ ‘I’II meet you at the comer in half an hour.’
