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Adversity vs. Diversity
Adversity
/ədˈvɜːsəti/Examples:
His spirit grew stronger in the face of adversity.Adversity has a way of revealing true friends.Perseverance through adversity marks true strength.
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Diversity
/daɪˈvɜːsəti/Examples:
Our company values diversity in its hiring process.The festival celebrated cultural diversity with various events.Marine biology explores the diversity of ocean life forms.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Diversity relates to variety or differences, while adversity involves difficulties or challenges.
- Think of the diver part in diversity as in different or variety, and adver in adversity as in adversary or opposition.
- Diversity is often considered a strength due to its inclusive nature, whereas adversity requires resilience and overcoming obstacles.
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