“Gild” or “Gilled” or “Guild”—Which to use?

“Gild” or “Gilled” or “Guild”

Overview

gild / gilled / guild 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

gild: (verb) decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold.

gilled: NA

guild: NA

Pronunciation

gild: g·IH·l·d

gilled: NA

guild: g·IH·l·d

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Examples in Context

Examples of “gild”

…a grammar school, called the Gild School, since at least 1485.
The Gild School
…Laxton was educated at the Gild School and became an apprentice…
…a licence to refound the Gild, properly authorizing its existence.
The Gild was affected by the Abolition…
…to be known as the Gild or Fraternity of the Blessed…

Examples of “gilled”

Examples of “guild”

…ceremony of the Screen Actors Guild Awards, honoring the best achievements…
…of the Motion Picture Editors Guild.
…was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for "outstanding…
The company is a trade guild given a royal charter in…
Simon Guild - guitar (1990–1994)
21st Screen Actors Guild Awards
…nominations, including a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance…
…clergy and staff offices, the Guild Hall, and a chapel.
As dictated by the Writers Guild of America, Sparks receives full…
Book Guild.

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