He used an auger to drill holes for the fence posts.The carpenter selected an auger for the wooden beams.She learned to handle the auger skillfully over time.
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Augur
/ˈɔːɡə/
To predict or indicate a future event, often using signs or omens.
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The sudden storm could augur an eventful night.He claimed the raven's call would augur future success.These signs augur well for the upcoming ceremony.
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Auger and augur may sound similar, but they represent very different things.
Remember auger as a tool, since both words start with au and relate to manual activities.
Think of augur as dealing with predictions or omens, since a and u are followed by gur, which sounds like guru, someone with insights about the future.
An auger drills holes in the ground or wood, but an augur interprets signs and omens.
Imagine an auger is something physical you hold, while an augur deals with intangible concepts like foresight.