Master confusing words with ease
Bona fide vs. Bonafied
Bona fide
/ˌboʊnə ˈfaɪdi/Examples:
His intentions seemed bona fide to all involved.She gave a bona fide explanation for her absence.The documents were bona fide, verified by experts.
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Bonafied
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Her bonafied enthusiasm made the presentation memorable.Despite setbacks, he remained a bonafied contender for the title.A bonafied expert, she led the team to a successful launch.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Bona fide is a Latin phrase meaning in good faith and is used in English to express sincerity, authenticity, or legitimacy.
- Bonafied is a misspelling of bona fide.
- Remember that bona fide is the standard and widely accepted term to use in both formal and informal contexts.
- Think of bona fide as two separate words to help remind you of its origin and legitimacy.
- If it looks a little off when you write it together as bonafied, it's probably not correct.
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