“Gnus” or “News”

Overview

gnus / news 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

gnus: (noun) large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail.

news: (noun) information about recent and important events. (noun) information reported in a newspaper or news magazine. (noun) informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone.

Pronunciation

gnus: NA

news: n·UW·z

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