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Arc vs. Ark
Arc
/ɑːk/Examples:
The story arc took unexpected turns after the first chapter.She traced an arc with her finger in the sand, lost in thought.The bridge forms a graceful arc over the shimmering river.
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Ark
/ɑːk/Examples:
He took refuge in an old barn, his self-made ark from the storm.In the movie, they escaped the apocalypse in a massive metal ark.The artist's studio was her ark in a sea of creativity and chaos.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that arc has a c like circle, and an arc is part of a circle.
- Ark has a k, which can help you think of Noah's Ark or a boat, something associated with animals and water.
- An arc refers to a shape, like in geometry, while ark refers to a vessel, usually something large and boat-like.
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