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Breech vs. Breach
Breech
Examples:
The rifle was loaded from the breech with precision.He repaired the breech mechanism to improve efficiency.The breech of the cannon jammed during the battle.
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Breach
/briːtʃ/Examples:
'There can be no action for breach, that's one comfort.There's the chance of an action for breach, that's another.Breach of contract cases can sometimes be settled out of court.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Breach has the letter a, like attack, and is often related to breaking through or violating something.
- Breech has double e, like rear end, and is often associated with the back or buttocks area, such as in breech birth.
- Remember that a breach is a type of break or violation, while breech involves something related to positioning, particularly in childbirth.
- Breach sounds like break, which can help recall its meaning of breaking laws or rules.
- Breech can be linked with seat which aligns with its meaning related to the rear or position.
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