“Braid” or “Brayed”—Which to use?

“Braid” or “Brayed”

Overview

braid / brayed 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

braid: (noun) a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair. (noun) trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains. (verb) make by braiding or interlacing. (verb) decorate with braids or ribbons. (verb) form or weave into a braid or braids.

brayed: (verb) laugh loudly and harshly.

Pronunciation

braid: b·r·EY·d

brayed: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “braid”

…O'Neill of Bengarve, of The Braid in the County of Antrim,…
…given knot into a closed braid?
…the east side of the Braid Hills.
…almost as far as James Braid, the Open champion."
…hair is gathered in a braid that falls on her right…
…be represented as a closed braid; that is, a braid in…
Constructed at a narrow braid belt of the river, it…
…becomes the clip on her braid.
James Braid, 1952
…ancient ford at the River Braid.

Examples of “brayed”

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