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“Gneiss” or “Nice”

gneiss / nice 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.

gneiss n·AY·s

  • nouna laminated metamorphic rock similar to granite.

nice n·AY·s

  • nouna city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean; the leading resort on the French Riviera.
  • adjectivepleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance; - George Meredith.
  • adjectivedone with delicacy and skill.
Usage

Examples in context

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“gneiss”

  • …now consists of a Fordham gneiss dam with a fish ladder.
  • …type, namely the local Lewisian gneiss.
  • The gneiss basement rocks project through the…
  • …of metamorphic rock such as gneiss, mica-schist and phyllite, with a…
  • …split fieldstone, mostly granite and gneiss, with crudely shaped voussoirs.
  • …were found growing on granitic gneiss, rather than sandstone or quartzite.

“nice”

  • …environmental issues and that "It's nice to show what we have—our…
  • …by Sabrina Harbec on a nice outside drive cutting by Annie
  • Carol Nice – for services to Children…
  • …hockey defenceman currently playing for Nice hockey Côte d'Azur in the…
  • …[the] Bible as ... a nice plate of fish" and "eat…
  • …"form the spine of a nice little album".
  • "So Nice" (featuring Ladi 6) – 4:45
  • …commented "She was a really nice contrast to Phryne and a…
  • A Nice Little Bank That Should Be…
  • …the European market as a nice little bonus.

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