“Ar” or “Are”—Which to use?

“Ar” or “Are”

Overview

ar / are are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

ar: NA

are: (noun) a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters.

Pronunciation

ar: AA·r

are: AA·r

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Examples in Context

Examples of “ar”

Karen Ahmed – A&R
…Ling Luachra do-rigni in rand-so ar Fínachta/Moling of Luachair made this…
…Elektra Records from 1992 to 1996.
…A&R for Columbia and Giant records.
…friend is his wet nurse, Ar Mo, who accompanied him and…
…– a&r supervision, audio content head
…allow the shop staff buy out.
It is located in the Ar Rabwah neighborhood, South of Mount
Petre Otu,"«Adevărul rămâne oricare ar fi soarta celor care…
Mac Aonghusa, P. Ar Son na Gaeilge: Conradh na…

Examples of “are”

…only the inner two tracks are used.
…buildings stand 14 floors and are 193 ft (59m) tall.
Butterflies Are Free (1972)
We are just changing the nature of…
…prove that Harry and Ramona are doing anything wrong on purpose,…
…for their closing credits which are written by Posie Graeme-Evans &…
Whatever You Love, You Are
They are responsible for providing aviation command…
…protest that the sanitary napkins are more important, his mother says…
The Mai-Mai are also suspected of the killings…

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