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“Pride” or “Pried”

pride / pried 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.

pride p·r·AY·d

  • nouna feeling of self-respect and personal worth.
  • nounsatisfaction with your (or another's) achievements.
  • nounthe trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards.
  • nouna group of lions.
  • noununreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins).
  • verbbe proud of.

pried p·r·AY·d

  • verbto move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; :.
  • verbbe nosey.
  • verbmake an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry.
Usage

Examples in context

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“pride”

  • …into a frenzy of nationalistic pride that bordered on hysteria.
  • …while a point of immense pride among Pennsylvanians, only reinforced negative…
  • …Turks from Europe, suppressed the pride of China and established trade…
  • …the weekends, most notably the Pride Of The Valley 5K in…
  • …honoured at the Toronto 2006 Pride Day Gala with the Fearless
  • …background, she carries herself with pride and grace, majoring in classical…
  • …from the who lost his pride, homeworld, and entire clan to…
  • …two are managed by the Pride Group.
  • Category:Recipients of the Pride of Performance
  • Seattle Pride Parade and PrideFest

“pried”

  • …a cigarette machine had been pried open.

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