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“Clamber” or “Clammer” or “Clamor”

Overview

clamber / clammer / clamor 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

clamber: (noun) an awkward climb. (verb) climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling.

clammer: NA

clamor: (noun) loud and persistent outcry from many people. (verb) make loud demands. (verb) utter or proclaim insistently and noisily. (verb) compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring.

Pronunciation

clamber: k·l·AE·m·b·er

clammer: NA

clamor: k·l·AE·m·er

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Examples in Context

Examples of “clamber”

Examples of “clammer”

Examples of “clamor”

  • Clamor (Viking, 1991)
  • came and went without much clamor.
  • of Pope Francis, in this clamor to avert climate change".


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