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Calvary vs. Cavalry
Calvary
/ˈkalvəri/Examples:
Our journey through the desert felt like a modern-day calvary.He crossed the room with a silent sense of calvary in his demeanor.The novel portrays the character's inner calvary with great intensity.
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This word has no antonymsCavalry
/ˈkævəlri/Examples:
The cavalry charged down the hill to surprise the enemy.In the movie, the cavalry arrived just in time to save the day.He collects miniatures of historical cavalry units.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Calvary is a location, often associated with the crucifixion of Jesus, while cavalry refers to a group of soldiers on horseback.
- Calvary has the letter l before the v, which can remind you of Lord since it is a religious term.
- Cavalry includes the word val which looks like valor, a quality often associated with soldiers.
- Remember, cavalry sounds like cavalier, which is often associated with horsemen or knights.
- Think of Cavalry as related to cavalcade—both involve groups of riders.
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