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“Sweater” or “Sweater”

sweater / sweater 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.

sweater s·w·EH·t·er

  • nouna crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body.

sweater s·w·EH·t·er

  • nouna crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body.
Usage

Examples in context

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“sweater”

  • …pulling a piece of his sweater during a confrontation.
  • …album, a doll wears a sweater emblazoned with "Welcome The Rolling…
  • …short-haired Bert, wearing a red sweater, sitting on a stool at…

“sweater”

  • …pulling a piece of his sweater during a confrontation.
  • …album, a doll wears a sweater emblazoned with "Welcome The Rolling…
  • …short-haired Bert, wearing a red sweater, sitting on a stool at…

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