“Perse” or “Purse”—Which to use?

“Perse” or “Purse”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

perse: NA

purse: (noun) a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse. (noun) a small bag for carrying money. (noun) a sum of money offered as a prize. (verb) contract one's lips into a rounded shape. (verb) gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker.

Pronunciation

perse: p·ER·s

purse: p·ER·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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,

Examples of “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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