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“Brows” or “Browse”

brows / browse 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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

brows b·r·AW·z

  • nounthe part of the face above the eyes.

browse b·r·AW·z

  • nounvegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for animals to eat.
  • nounreading superficially or at random.
  • nounthe act of feeding by continual nibbling.
  • verblook around casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular.
  • verbeat lightly, try different dishes.
Usage

Examples in context

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“brows”

  • …justice placed it on their brows, she handed the record of…

“browse”

  • …the library through Calibre-go to browse, sort, search and read books…
  • HarperCollins browse the book
  • …find good grass and can browse at will."
  • …harvested, cattle were allowed to browse the crop residue in the…
  • …Network, allowing to search and browse available collections of digital objects,…
  • European bison tend to browse more, and graze less than…
  • …on grasses, although they also browse on shoots and leaves; in…
  • GlobalGiving allows individuals to browse through a selection of small…
  • …where people, especially children, can browse and buy the company’s products.
  • Browse and download your e-books on…

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