“Tacked” or “Tact”

tacked / tact 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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tacked t·AE·k·t

verbfasten with tacks.
verbturn into the wind.

tact t·AE·k·t

nounconsideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.

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“tacked”

…Trumbull then made sail and tacked towards, what soon proved to…

“tact”

…serious lyric poetry and his tact, elegant manners, and versatility gained…
…his sermons he exhibited a tact which enabled him at once…
…but he wants judgment, experience, tact".
…lacking the necessary objectivity, discretion, tact and judgment for such a

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