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“Seraph” or “Serif”

seraph / serif 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.

seraph

  • nounan angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child.

serif

  • nouna short line at the end of the main strokes of a character.
Usage

Examples in context

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“seraph”

  • …a series of designs—Six Winged Seraph, Angel, St. Andrew, St. Mark,…
  • …and with the Oracle's guardian, Seraph, he helps Trinity rescue Neo,…

“serif”

  • ITC Serif Gothic
  • ITC Officina Sans and Serif
  • ITC Legacy Sans and Serif
  • …read "GRAHAM AVE." in gold serif lettering on a blue background…

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