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“Naval” or “Navel”

naval / navel 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.

naval n·EY·v·ah·l

  • adjectiveconnected with or belonging to or used in a navy.

navel n·EY·v·ah·l

  • nouna scar where the umbilical cord was attached.
  • nounthe center point or middle of something.
Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“naval”

  • …such as a land mine, naval mine, depth charge, or shell…
  • …used for the training of naval aviators.
  • …of Holstein (with its important naval harbour of Kiel and control…
  • …the former location of Cavite Naval Base.
  • A newly built naval base on the Wrangel Island…
  • 61st Naval Infantry Brigade (n. Sputnik)
  • …waters to expand Sangley Point naval base as part of reclamation…
  • …battles were fought from this naval base, including the Battles of…
  • Naval Yard outside Washington, D.C. Hazeltine's…
  • Category:World War II naval ships of the United States

“navel”

  • …of creativity emerged from the navel of the invisible Vishvakarma.
  • …a 2-inch circle around the navel.
  • …viscera drawn out of his navel and wound around a rod.
  • …the red bodhicitta in the navel, and to experience the union…
  • …tiny circular incision around the navel or the Ramstedt procedure.
  • …fingers, chest, breasts, nipples, belly, navel, vaginal labia and toes.

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