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Autumn vs. Fall
Autumn
/ˈɔːtəm/Examples:
Late autumn in Scotland is rather cold.One fine, autumn day, Nicholas sat by Smike's bedside.He taught at the University of Copenhagen through the autumn term.
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Fall
/fɔːl/Examples:
He walks into my room and falls.He fell 35 feet.The rain was falling heavily.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Autumn and fall are two words for the same season, but autumn is more commonly used in British English, while fall is used in American English.
- Both words describe the season that occurs after summer and before winter, known for cooler temperatures and leaves changing color.
- If youre in a formal setting or writing for an international audience, autumn' might be the preferred choice due to its widespread recognition.
- Remember that in sports, fall can also mean to trip or collapse, while autumn always refers to the season.
- The word fall can also imply a decline or decrease in something, unlike autumn.
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