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“Mussed” or “Must”

mussed / must 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.

mussed

  • verbmake messy or untidy.

must m·AH·s·t

  • nouna necessary or essential thing.
  • noungrape juice before or during fermentation.
  • adjectivehighly recommended.
Usage

Examples in context

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“mussed”

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“must”

  • …the ninth grade, a student must pass 3 of the 4…
  • …9 to 10, a student must earn 4 units of credit.
  • …persuade Austria that immediate action must be taken.
  • …indicates that a vehicle driver must prepare to stop if necessary…
  • …travel very slowly and generally must be caught with two hands,…
  • These units must include: 2 units in English,…
  • …repeated that Schleswig and Holstein-Rendsburg must remain united "dat se bliven…
  • …sub commander in tactical conditions must exercise discretion when using his…
  • …the London Protocol of 1852, must and uphold the succession as…
  • …to grade 11, a student must have earned 9 units of

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