Master confusing words with ease
Bazaar vs. Bizarre
Bazaar
Examples:
The bazaar was bustling with vibrant tapestries.We found antique treasures at the local bazaar.Our weekend plan included a stroll through the bazaar.
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Bizarre
/bəˈzɑː/Examples:
Some people say there are bizarre spirits in this valley.The event took a bizarre turn with unexpected outcomes.Her fashion choices are often considered bizarre and unique.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Bazaar refers to a market, usually one that is open-air and has a variety of stalls selling different goods. Remember it as a gathering place for buying and selling, often bustling with activity.
- Bizarre means something strange or unusual. Think of something bizarre as being out of the ordinary or eccentric.
- To recall the difference, associate bazaar with buy since they both begin with b and a.
- Link bizarre with strange by noting how strange and bizarre are both adjectives describing oddities.
- Although both words share a similar pronunciation, bazaar has to do with commerce and goods, while bizarre is about uniqueness or oddity.
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