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“Gait” or “Gate”

Overview

gait / gate 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

gait: (noun) a horse's manner of moving. (noun) a person's manner of walking.

gate: (noun) a movable barrier in a fence or wall. (noun) a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs. (noun) total admission receipts at a sports event. (noun) passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark. (verb) supply with a gate. (verb) control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate. (verb) restrict (school boys') movement to the dormitory or campus as a means of punishment.

Pronunciation

gait: g·EY·t

gate: g·EY·t

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Examples in Context

Examples of “gait”

  • …teaming up perennial all-timers Gary Gait, Paul Gait and Tom Marechek.
  • …stands for "Exoskeleton Lower Extremity Gait System."
  • Bounding gait is distinguished when running.
  • Paul Gait, Rochester
  • …loved woman and the measured gait of the master of the
  • …Rick that despite their slow gait, the walkers do not seem…
  • …likable man whose face, loping gait and distinctive drawl became famous…
  • …combines 3D foot scanning with gait analysis and pressure mapping, it…
  • Gary Gait, Philadelphia
  • …with high scoring teammates the Gait brothers and Tom Marechek to…

Examples of “gate”

  • …Bridge, Brentsville Historic District, Park Gate, and Pilgrim's Rest, are listed…
  • …convince him to keep the gate to the east closed to…
  • …1914 Gazebo, 1929 Art Deco gate, and the Elm and cedar…
  • It still owns Nedre slottsgate 15, and in the last…
  • …prize, should there be any, gate receipts, pay-per-view and endorsements—to charities…
  • …include two novellas, The Daylight Gate by Jeanette Winterson and Malkin…
  • …Paulo supporters tore down the gate and armed themselves with stones…
  • The starting gate was invented by Clay Puett…
  • They closed the main gate and started firing from roof
  • …1927, and an Art Deco gate, reading Enid Cemetery 1897.


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