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Caddie/Caddy
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Caddie vs. Caddy
Caddie
A person who carries a golfer's clubs and gives them advice during a game.
Examples:
Synonyms:
carrier
attendant
assistant
helper
Antonyms:
golfer
Caddy
/ˈkadi/
A person who carries a golfer's clubs and provides advice on the course.
Examples:
Synonyms:
carrier
Antonyms:
golfer
Ways to tell them apart:
"Caddie" typically relates to golf, involving carrying clubs for a player, usually a human role.
"Caddy" can refer to a container or storage device, often for small items or tea bags, focusing on inanimate objects.
Remember that "caddie" has an
ie
at the end, like
die
, and golf might make you want to die due to its difficulty.
A caddy (container) might be found in a kitchen or bathroom, whereas a caddie is found on a golf course.
Think of "caddie" as having the extra
tie
needed to tie up your golfing obligations.
When to use caddie:
When to use caddy:
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