“Tacked” or “Tact”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

tacked: (verb) fasten with tacks. (verb) turn into the wind.

tact: (noun) consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.

Pronunciation

tacked: t·AE·k·t

tact: t·AE·k·t

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Examples in Context

Examples of “tacked”

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

Examples of “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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