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Aural vs. Oral
Aural
Examples:
The aural experience of the concert was breathtaking.She finds podcasts to be an enriching aural pastime.His aural skills make him a talented musician.
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Oral
/ˈɔːrəl/Examples:
Her oral presentation captivated the audience.The contract was based on an oral agreement.Oral history traditions enrich cultural heritage.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Oral relates to the mouth, as in spoken words or oral hygiene.
- Aural relates to the ears or hearing, as in aural skills or aural health.
- An oral presentation means you are speaking out loud, while aural comprehension means you are listening.
- Remember, oral has an O like oral cavity and aural has an A like audio.
- Use oral when discussing things spoken by mouth and aural when referring to things perceived by ear.
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