“Chard” or “Charred”—Which to use?

“Chard” or “Charred”

Overview

chard / charred 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

chard: (noun) beet lacking swollen root; grown as a vegetable for its edible leaves and stalks. (noun) long succulent whitish stalks with large green leaves.

charred: (verb) burn to charcoal. (verb) burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color.

Pronunciation

chard: ch·AA·r·d

charred: ch·AA·r·d

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Examples in Context

Examples of “chard”

…having previously been part of Chard Rural District.
Chard.
…Somerset, England, situated north of Chard in the South Somerset district.
…corn, beans, squash, peas, melon, chard, beet, cucumber, potato, spinach, lettuce,…

Examples of “charred”

…they tried, their arms got charred, and the men bent down…
…beyond recognition, reduced to mere "charred pieces of flesh and bone".
Due to their charred nature, these residues are very…
…to the waterline, and the charred remains were scuttled in the…
…left is a blackened and charred hand.
…high school students leaving a charred limestone skeleton of the mostly…
…its yellow coloration, becoming a charred skeleton.
…work which revealed a thick, charred layer of charcoaled wood.
Charred residues: normally the result of…

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