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“Seraph” or “Serif”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

seraph: (noun) an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child.

serif: (noun) a short line at the end of the main strokes of a character.

Pronunciation

seraph: NA

serif: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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,

Examples of “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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