Gerund Word Explorer
ConfusableAges 15–20

Averse or adverse

Averse

Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.

She is not averse to taking risks.

Adverse

Harmful or unfavourable; working against you.

Adverse weather delayed the launch.

Remember: Averse describes a person's attitude (I am averse to noise). Adverse describes a situation or effect (adverse weather).

Quick check

____ weather delayed the launch.

Short lessonCommonly confused wordsSome words look or sound alike but do different jobs. A small trick keeps them apart.

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