“Spear” or “Speer”—Which to use?

“Spear” or “Speer”

Overview

spear / speer 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

spear: (noun) a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon. (noun) an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish. (verb) pierce with a spear. (verb) thrust up like a spear.

speer: (noun) German Nazi architect who worked for Hitler (1905-1981).

Pronunciation

spear: s·p·IH·r

speer: s·p·IH·r

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Examples in Context

Examples of “spear”

…the that doubles as a spear.
…Say Jah No Dead" (Burning Spear in 1978)
"Marcus Garvey" (Burning Spear in 1975)
…At The Tip Of The Spear"
…Scenes" in L. Rasmussen, V. Spear and D. Tillotson eds., Our…
…schooner Huntley sinks off Cape Spear, Newfoundland.
…in the chest with a spear, Robert fights and kills one…
…into a armed with a spear.
…Blaster and via the Kyu Spear.
…black and gold are three spears (called Shweinsfeder - ”swine’s feather”…

Examples of “speer”

…assigned his favourite architect Albert Speer to build the New Reich…
Speer, Albert.
…in his cabinet other than Speer; but included several serving officers…
Speer was given a blank cheque…
…Friedeburg committed suicide, while Dönitz, Speer, Jodl and other members of…
Speer claimed in his autobiography that…
…the Nazi architecture of Albert Speer.
He was replaced by Albert Speer.
According to Albert Speer, who later became Hitler's favorite…
Hitler frequently declared, according to Speer, that "he first learned what…

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