Master confusing words with ease
Bolder vs. Boulder
Bolder
Examples:
She painted the walls a much bolder shade of red.His bolder approach to negotiation surprised everyone.The new ad campaign took a bolder stance on environmental issues.
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Boulder
Examples:
We found a large boulder blocking our path on the trail.The artist sculpted the statue from a massive granite boulder.Children climbed the boulder in the park, giggling with glee.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Bolder contains an o because it relates to being bold or daring, a quality of courage that stands out.
- Boulder has a u in it, similar to the word rock, as it refers to large rocks.
- Think of being bolder as stepping out of your comfort zone, while a boulder is something you might climb over literally.
- Use bolder when referring to a person or action with more confidence or courage.
- Imagine the u in boulder as a big stone, representing the large rock itself.
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