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Accessary vs. Accessory
Accessary
Examples:
The burglar's accessary was caught on camera fleeing the scene.She was charged as an accessary to the bank robbery.Being an accessary to the plot, he faced serious charges.
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Accessory
/əkˈsesəri/Examples:
She paired her outfit with a simple gold accessory.Phone cases are popular accessories for customization.The necktie added a pop of color as a fashion accessory.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- The word "accessary" is related to law and criminal activity, while "accessory" is more commonly used in everyday language related to fashion or additional parts of devices.
- Remember that "accessory" has a usage similar to "necessary," as both relate to something additional or needed.
- "Accessary" ends in "-ary," which often indicates a relation in law, similar to words like advisory or emissary. In contrast, "accessory" is in line with words like "visionary," suggesting something ancillary or embellishing.
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