“Succor” or “Sucker”

Overview

succor / sucker 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

succor: (verb) help in a difficult situation.

sucker: (noun) a shoot arising from a plant's roots. (noun) a drinker who sucks (as at a nipple or through a straw). (noun) flesh of any of numerous North American food fishes with toothless jaws. (noun) an organ specialized for sucking nourishment or for adhering to objects by suction. (noun) mostly North American freshwater fishes with a thick-lipped mouth for feeding by suction; related to carps.

Pronunciation

succor: s·AH·k·er

sucker: s·AH·k·er

Trends

📈 See Trends