“Arc” or “Ark”—Which to use?

“Arc” or “Ark”

Overview

arc / ark 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

arc: (noun) a continuous portion of a circle.

ark: (noun) (Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments. (noun) a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood.

Pronunciation

arc: AA·r·k

ark: AA·r·k

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Examples in Context

Examples of “arc”

…were taken, the asteroid's observation arc begins with its discovery.
…role in the main story arc.
The first story arc featured artist Jim Lee and…
Quadriga of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel (on…
…of the "Born Again" story arc are teased in seasons two…
…#226, and a follow-up story arc from Daredevil #232–233, which resolves…
1902 Mercury arc valve
…excluding those of the story arc in #232–233, are names of…
Mercury arc rectifiers were invented by Peter…
The arc discharge is generally confined to…

Examples of “ark”

…in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
The ARK Theatre, a 110-seat flexible space,…
…Templar searched for the lost Ark of the Covenant, among other…
In 2004, he received the Ark Prize of the Free Word…
…the Holy Grail and the Ark of the Covenant may possibly…
…shot Raiders of the Lost Ark."
…on Raiders of the Lost Ark
…Pacific, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, Picture Bride, Lani…
Akagai (赤貝): Ark shell
…for Raiders of the Lost Ark.

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