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“Tacks” or “Tax”

tacks / tax 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

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tacks t·AE·k·s

  • nounthe heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails.
  • nouna short nail with a sharp point and a large head.
  • noun(nautical) the act of changing tack.
  • nounsailing a zigzag course.
  • verbfasten with tacks.
  • verbturn into the wind.

tax t·AE·k·s

  • nouncharge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government.
  • verblevy a tax on.
  • verbset or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine).
  • verbuse to the limit.
  • verbmake a charge against or accuse.
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“tacks”

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“tax”

  • …successful, as Nasr introduced long-overdue tax reforms that alleviated social tension…
  • …arrested for violating the Marijuana Tax Act, it was also illegal…
  • c. Compliance with the transfer tax provisions would have required petitioner…
  • …thereafter by replacing the Marihuana Tax Act with the newly written…
  • …were the reform of the tax system and the restoration of…
  • …help users to calculate vehicle tax.
  • …New York City, which had tax incentives for filmmakers that Boston…
  • …handle specialized tasks such as tax work, mergers and acquisitions, labor…
  • The Khurasani tax system had been established at…
  • …registered and paid the occupational tax;

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