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Aerial vs. Ariel

Aerial

/ˈeəriəl/
Related to or happening in the air.

Examples:

The aerial display was captivating and synchronized.Aerial photography captures stunning landscapes from above.The gymnast executed an impressive aerial twist perfectly.

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Ariel

A name often associated with a spirit or fairy. In literature, it is known as a character from Shakespeare's play "The Tempest".

Examples:

The ariel display was impressive at the festival.She named her cat Ariel after her favorite book character.His painting depicted an ariel view of the bustling city.

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This word has no synonyms

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Aerial relates to things in the air, think of an aerial view from a plane.
  • Ariel is often a proper noun, like the name of a character or brand, so it doesn’t describe air-related objects.
  • Remember Aerial with Air, they both start with Aer denoting the air aspect.
  • Ariel is frequently used in names and titles, like the character in The Little Mermaid.
  • Distinguish by context: aerial in aviation, Ariel in names.
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