✅ Both assume and presume mean to suppose that something is true, without proof (I assume you will be out for a few hours; I presume you’ll want dinner).

✅ The key difference between assume and presume is the amount of evidence you have to suppose something. Assume suggests that you have no real evidence for your assumption (I assumed she would be at the concert).

✅ Presume suggests that you have some evidence based on context. Therefore, a presumption is more likely to be accurate (I presumed you’d be overwhelmed after the party).

✅ When you presume something, you’re usually doing so because of something that has happened before—such as a similar occurrence, or a previous conversation (Because you don’t like fish, I presumed you’d want chicken). Assume suggests that the supposition is out of nowhere (I don’t know why I assumed you’d be upset).

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✅ Charming describes someone or something that is pleasing or delightful (The house was charming).

✅ Captivating describes someone or something that is magnetic, and holds your attention because of beauty or excellence (a captivating dancer).

✅ Charming and captivating can both describe character traits. Charming suggests friendliness, wit and gregariousness (He was very charming, and made us feel at ease).

✅ Captivating suggests attractiveness, either in looks or actions, and also can suggest a sense of mysteriousness (She didn’t say much, but everything she said was captivating).

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✅ Clever describes someone who is intelligent and quick (a clever student).

✅ Resourceful describes someone who is very good at dealing with new, often difficult, situations (She’s good in an emergency because she’s resourceful).

✅ Both clever and resourceful can describe people who show ingenuity and inventiveness, or things that require ingenuity and problem-solving. Resourceful especially describes someone who can make something good or successful out of bad circumstances (He was a resourceful cook; They came up with a clever solution).

✅ Resourceful describes a specific kind of intelligence, focused on quickly understanding a situation and dealing imaginatively and practically with it. Clever tends to imply wittiness and an aptitude for more traditionally academic skills.

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