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“Raiser” or “Razer” or “Razor”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

raiser r·EY·z·er

  • nouna bridge partner who increases the partner's bid.

razer

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

razor r·EY·z·er

  • nounedge tool used in shaving.
  • verbshave with a razor.
Usage

Examples in context

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“raiser”

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

“razer”

  • …Tan, founder of tech company Razer.

“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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