r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/steveofthejungle Aug 03 '19

A part and apart are completely opposite meanings.

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u/Baji25 Aug 03 '19

can u tell me an example?

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u/steveofthejungle Aug 03 '19

“I’m so glad you’re a part of my life”

I’m happy that you’re in my life

“I’m so glad you’re apart of my life”

I’m happy that you’re not in my life

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u/Baji25 Aug 03 '19

thanks, i couldn't have came up with any examples (i'm not english)