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Chord vs. Cord
Chord
/kɔːd/Examples:
She learned to play a simple chord on the guitar.The sudden chord change added emotion to the song.Each chord resonates beautifully in the concert hall.
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Cord
/kɔːd/Examples:
Tie the packages with a strong cord.The curtain was held up by a decorative cord.She wore a necklace with a silver cord.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Chord relates to music and is associated with harmony and notes.
- Cord refers to something tangible, like a piece of string or rope.
- A chord can be played, while a cord can be tied.
- Remember chord has an h like in harmony.
- Cord is often used in contexts involving physical objects like power cord or parachute cord.
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