“Raiser” or “Razer” or “Razor”—Which to use?

“Raiser” or “Razer” or “Razor”

Overview

raiser / razer / razor 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

raiser: (noun) a bridge partner who increases the partner's bid.

razer: NA

razor: (noun) edge tool used in shaving. (verb) shave with a razor.

Pronunciation

raiser: r·EY·z·er

razer: NA

razor: r·EY·z·er

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Examples in Context

Examples of “raiser”

…in 1938 as a fund raiser for Chicago's The Salvation Army.

Examples of “razer”

…Tan, founder of tech company Razer.

Examples of “razor”

The electric razor does not require the use…
…he is knocked out by Razor and Commander Feral.
…also warned the SWAT Kats (Razor and T-Bone) of dangerous situations…
Jake Clawson (alias: Razor) (voiced by Barry Gordon) -…
…of the Megakat Tower by Razor.
With the help of Razor, T-Bone put Turmoil in prison.
…state, he attempted to stop Razor from using the anti-mutagen, but…
The queen grabbed Razor, but T-Bone managed to tie…
…same episode–-doing so only after Razor goaded him into action on…
…invented the double-edged, disposable safety razor attached to a re-usable razor

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