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Basal vs. Basil
Basal
Examples:
The basal layer of the skin provides protection from environmental damage.Basal metabolic rate represents the calories burned at rest.Analyzing basal levels helps in diagnosing various endocrine disorders.
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Basil
/ˈbæzəl/Examples:
Fresh basil adds a fragrant touch to summer pastas.She grows basil on her kitchen windowsill for cooking.The basil plant thrives in warm, sunny conditions.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Basal sounds like base which can help you remember that it means something fundamental or basic.
- Basil is pronounced like baz-il in American English, not like base-al, which separates it from basal.
- Basil is also the name of a famous herb, which might make it easier to connect the word to plant-related contexts.
- Remember that basal often appears in scientific or biological contexts, relating to foundational layers or levels.
- Basil, being an herb, is typically used in culinary contexts, especially cooking and recipes.
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