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“Grayer” or “Greyer”

grayer / greyer 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

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grayer g·r·EY·er

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greyer

  • adjectiveof an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black.
  • adjectiveshowing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair; -Coleridge.
  • adjectiveused to signify the Confederate forces in the American Civil War (who wore grey uniforms).
  • adjectiveintermediate in character or position.
Usage

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“grayer”

  • …Stevens and freshman forward Jeff Grayer, natives of Flint, Michigan known…
  • …played for Orr, including Jeff Grayer, Barry Stevens, walk-on Jeff Hornacek,…
  • …12.5 points per game, and Grayer averaged 12.2 points and 6.5…
  • Grayer led the Cyclones with per-game…
  • Grayer (now a junior) averaged 22…
  • …first-team All-Big Eight forward Jeff Grayer and senior Lafester Rhodes, who…
  • …saw First-team All-Big Eight players Grayer and Hornacek lead the Cyclones…

“greyer”

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