“Brews” or “Bruise”

Overview

brews / bruise 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

brews: (noun) drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling. (verb) prepare by brewing. (verb) sit or let sit in boiling water so as to extract the flavor.

bruise: (noun) an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration. (verb) injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of. (verb) break up into small pieces for food preparation. (verb) damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure.

Pronunciation

brews: b·r·UW·z

bruise: b·r·UW·z

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