dairy vs. diary dairy (milk and foods made from milk) The doctor told me to cut down on red meat and dairy. On this farm, we have both beef and dairy cattle. diary (journal) Daniel used to keep a diary when he was 10. Before you forget, write it in your …
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dab vs. dub dab (touch something lightly several times, usually with a cloth) She dabbed her eye with tissue. Dab the coffee off with a cloth. dub (change the original language) They want to dub the movie into French. I would rather watch a movie with subtitles than a dubbed …
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bruit vs. brute bruit (spread news or rumor) It’s been bruited that the president is going to resign. Please don’t bruit rumors about the office. brute (a cruel or violent mad or animal) He was an ill-mannered brute. The dog is a great brute. bruit vs. brute – …
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bridal (relating to a bride, relating to a wedding) You should wear your bridal gown and take your wedding flowers. The men in the bridal party were dressed alike. bridle (a set of leather strips used to control a horse) You can lead a horse by the bridle. …
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breath noun (air that you take into and out of your lungs) Your breath smells of alcohol. It’s so cold that you can see people’s breath. breathe verb (take air into and out of your lungs) Try to breathe through your nose. I can hardly breathe in this airless …
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