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British English vs American English
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Erina Kawagishi posted on 2016/12/07Ever wondered why your spellcheck goes wild or why your favorite actor sounds so different in interviews? This video dives into the fun differences between British and American English, from tricky tense usage to everyday vocabulary and spelling quirks! You'll pick up practical phrases and gain a deeper understanding of these two fascinating English variations.
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US /stɪk/
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UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
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US /əˈpærəntlɪ/
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UK /əˈpærəntli/
- Adverb
- According to what you heard; from what can be seen
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US /ˈnetɪv/
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UK /ˈneɪtɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone from or born in a specific country
- Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
- Adjective
- Caused by natural ability; innate
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US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
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UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
- Adverb
- As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- In a definite and clear manner.
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