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“Metal” or “Mettle”

Overview

metal / mettle 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

metal: (verb) cover with metal.

mettle: NA

Pronunciation

metal: m·EH·t·ah·l

mettle: m·EH·t·ah·l

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Examples in Context

Examples of “metal”

  • slightly rounded head made of metal which is used to fasten Copy
  • by one or more spun metal cones resonators instead of the Copy
  • a slug, from molten type metal in a process known as Copy
  • conceived the idea of assembling metallic letter molds, called matrices, and Copy
  • of thin material, such as metal pipe or, in more current Copy
  • consists of collections of small metal beams with regular holes for Copy
  • The metal plate is decorated with a Copy
  • the shirt collar by a metal clip. Copy
  • tractor, equipped with a substantial metal plate or blade, used to Copy
  • consists of a hollow cylindrical metal tube, typically brass, with the Copy

Examples of “mettle”

  • His mettle was tested at around midnight Copy
  • mental models will prove their mettle in the earthly settings of Copy
  • Aparna Gopinath proves her mettle as an actress with the Copy
  • And once he proved his mettle in battle, he'd no doubt Copy


(Examples are Wikipedia snippets under the CC ShareAlike 3.0 license. Definitions drawn from WordNet.)


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