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“Perse” or “Purse”

perse / purse 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.

perse p·ER·s

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

purse p·ER·s

  • nouna sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse.
  • nouna small bag for carrying money.
  • nouna sum of money offered as a prize.
  • verbcontract one's lips into a rounded shape.
  • verbgather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker.
Usage

Examples in context

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“perse”

  • …l'empire Othoman, l'Égypte et la Perse, fait par ordre du gouvernement,…
  • …orange, violet, vermilion, turquoise, lilac, perse, scarlet, cerise), vegetables or fruits…
  • …learned Fusion Summoning from Sora Perse with Bloom Diva the Melodious…
  • …l'Empire Othoman, l'Égypte et la Perse (1807).
  • Sora Perse /
  • Category:People educated at The Perse School
  • He was educated at The Perse School and St Peter's College,

“purse”

  • The purse for the event was GBP£17,000,…
  • For 2012, the prize purse was $70,000.
  • …turf, and currently offers a purse of $125,000.
  • …and one-sixteenth miles with a purse of $400,000.
  • For 2013, the prize purse was $120,000.
  • …in North America with a purse of $100,000.
  • …gave the old man a purse of gold as well.
  • …the best techniques for stealing purses and escaping, and were given…
  • …2012 and had a total purse of $120,000.
  • …which is paid into the purse of the MCT Championships.

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