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British vs. American Vocabulary: Understanding Common Differences

Explore the fascinating differences between British and American English vocabulary. This lesson highlights words that can have entirely different meanings in Britain compared to the United States. For example, wearing "braces" refers to suspenders in the UK, while "torch" means flashlight. Learn about other terms, such as "petrol" (gas), "lorry" (truck), and "dustbin" (trash can). Enhance your language skills by understanding these essential distinctions that can improve communication and comprehension in English-speaking contexts.

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British vs. American Vocabulary: Understanding Common Differences

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  1. Lesson 19British English Some words have different meanings in Britain than they do in the United States.

  2. If you wear braces, you have on suspenders.

  3. A torch is a flashlight.

  4. Petrol is gas.

  5. If you go to the cinema, you go to the movies.

  6. A lorry is a truck.

  7. A diversion is a detour.

  8. A crumpet is a muffin.

  9. When you throw something in a trash can, you put it in a dustbin.

  10. In Britain, French fries are called chips.

  11. A mackintosh is a raincoat.

  12. Miscellaneous- consisting of different things; mixed

  13. Placard- a sign or notice; often small.

  14. Proximity- closeness

  15. Quarry – 1. the object of a chase; a hunted animal. 2. a pit where stone is extracted from the earth.

  16. Regatta – a boat race or series of boat races.

  17. Sordid – immorally foul; vulgar

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