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“Chary” or “Cherry”

chary / cherry 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.

chary ch·AA·r·iy

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

cherry ch·EH·r·iy

  • nounwood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry.
  • nounany of numerous trees and shrubs producing a small fleshy round fruit with a single hard stone; many also produce a valuable hardwood.
  • nouna red fruit with a single hard stone.
Usage

Examples in context

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“chary”

  • Chary, M. Srinivas.

“cherry”

  • …a pointed top, and a cherry red chevron across the centre.
  • …a single entitled "Under The Cherry Tree".
  • Anton Pavlovich Chekhov: The Cherry Orchard; production of the Yugoslav…
  • …formed a musical group, The Cherry Bombs, together with Vince Gill,…
  • Sharon Kinney as Cherry
  • A hackle (plume) of cherry and gold feathers is worn…
  • Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree Tour (2010)
  • Cherry GmbH
  • Woodruff, Bird cherry, Primrose, Common violet, Oak, Stitchwort,…
  • …cuz wi done hit di cherry" arguing that he is not…

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