conjugate acids and Conjugate bases

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Hi, can someone please explain the difference between conjugate acids and Conjugate bases I would assume they are similar but I don't know how to distinguish them. Thank you!

[Spencer T]

A conjugate acid is formed when a proton (H⁺) is added to a base, while a conjugate base is formed when a proton (H⁺) is removed from an acid.

[Elisabeth Atwater 2D]

Conjugate acids have to do with bases, while conjugate bases have to do with acids. Conjugate acids happen when a proton gets added to a base, and conjugate bases happen when a proton is removed from an acid.

[Ariel Peng 3J]

A conjugate base is what remains of an acid after it donates a proton. It can gain or accept a proton in a subsequent reaction. For example, when hydrochloric acid (HCl) donates a proton, it forms its conjugate base, chloride ion (Cl⁻).
A conjugate acid is formed when a base gains a proton. It is the species that can release that proton in a subsequent reaction. For instance, when ammonia (NH₃) accepts a proton, it becomes its conjugate acid, ammonium ion (NH₄⁺).