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Differences between American & British spelling
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噹噹 posted on 2015/12/04Ever get confused by 'colour' vs 'color' or 'organise' vs 'organize'? This super fun video breaks down all the hilarious differences between American and British spelling, like why we double the 'L' in some words! You'll pick up practical tips for writing and communication that are perfect for daily use and even the workplace.
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bit
US /bɪt/
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UK /bɪt/
- Noun
- Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- Small piece of something
- Intransitive Verb
- (E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
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US /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
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UK /ˈɪŋglɪʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
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US /'ekstrə/
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UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
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US /təˈde/
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UK /tə'deɪ/
- Noun
- This day; day that is happening now
- Adverb
- On this day; at the time that is happening now
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