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“Sweater” or “Sweater”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

sweater: (noun) a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body.

sweater: (noun) a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body.

Pronunciation

sweater: s·w·EH·t·er

sweater: s·w·EH·t·er

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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

Examples of “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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