Waiver vs. Waver
Differences
'Waver' means hesitating or being unsure, whereas 'waiver' means a formal statement or document that gives up a right or claim, often used in legal or official situations. Look at the following examples:
Example
She never wavered in her love for Thomas.
How can we convince them to grant us a waiver?
Similarities
They only have similar pronunciations.
Are They Interchangeable?
Since they have different meanings, they cannot be used interchangeably. 'Waiver' refers to a voluntary relinquishment or exemption, while 'waver' indicates hesitation. Compare:
Example
✓ Many people are wavering between different universities and do not know which one to choose.
X Many people are waivering between different universities and do not know which one to choose.
Comments
(0)
Learn English VocabularyStart learning categorized English vocabulary on Langeek.
Click to startRecommended
Download LanGeek app