Master confusing words with ease
Advert vs. Avert
Advert
/ədˈvɜːt/Examples:
Did you read the advert in the paper about the concert?The online job advert attracted many applicants.I'm placing an advert for my used car sale next week.
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Avert
/əˈvɜːt/Examples:
She managed to avert a potential disaster at work.They averted a financial crisis by securing backup funding.He looked away to avert her questioning gaze.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Advert is short for advertisement, which usually promotes products or services.
- Avert means to turn away or prevent something from happening.
- Remember, advert is related to advertising, while avert is about avoidance.
- You can place an advert but you try to avert danger.
- An advert catches attention, while you avert your eyes from something unpleasant.
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