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  • British vs. American English

These two took me a minute or two…

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on November 30, 2022October 28, 2022
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Pants (UK), pants (US), pants (mathematical) and a pile of pants

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on January 3, 2019December 14, 2018

Another potential for embarrassment between US and UK English In the US pants are worn…

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British words that mean something different in the US

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on January 13, 2016January 7, 2016

Some of the ones I can think of off the top of my head cotton…

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Pants (UK), pants (US), pants (mathematical) and a pile of pants

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on April 29, 2014August 10, 2015

Another potential for embarrassment between US and UK English In the US pants are worn…

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Differences between Canada and the USA

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on June 2, 2013June 5, 2013

Very interesting site Some interesting examples:

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British vs. American English

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on May 11, 2013June 20, 2014

In the US many nouns become verbs by adding -ize (standardize). These same words usually…

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Difference between British and American English – ‘wanker’

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on May 9, 2013May 1, 2013

Wikipedia definition of the term ‘wanker’ and how derogatory it can be in different countries. Article…

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British and American English – spelling

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on February 26, 2013February 26, 2013

British -our vs. American-or difference armour armor behaviour behavior colour color favourite favorite flavour flavor harbour harbor honour…

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British and American English – terms II

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on February 26, 2013February 26, 2013

British and American terms British and American English often spell the same word differently, for…

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British and American English – terms I

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on February 26, 2013February 26, 2013

British English American English A accelerator gas pedal, accelerator aerial (TV, radio) antenna, aerial Alsatian…

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