“Devel” or “Devil” or “Devle”—Which to use?

“Devel” or “Devil” or “Devle”

Overview

devel / devil / devle 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

devel: NA

devil: (noun) an evil supernatural being. (noun) a word used in exclamations of confusion. (verb) coat or stuff with a spicy paste.

devle: NA

Pronunciation

devel: NA

devil: d·EH·v·ah·l

devle: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “devel”

Examples of “devil”

…given her soul to the Devil 20 years previously, and Chattox…
…and her kidnapping of the Devil Forgemaster, Hector.
…for the Mets, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and Pittsburgh Pirates before…
…Ages; it even includes a devil.
The Thirteenth Devil, BBC Radio 4, Afternoon Play,
…having been left by the Devil after he had sucked her
2006: The Devil Wears Prada
…have proclaimed, "Go to the devil!
…"the four Ds Drink, Drugs, Devil and Debauchery".
…theme is "Deal with the Devil", performed by Tia.

Examples of “devle”

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