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Council vs. Counsel
Council
/ˈkaʊnsəl/Examples:
I think we do want a larger council.Carnaby held a council over me for wanton lying.Mysterious forces worked for him in council.
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This word has no antonymsCounsel
/ˈkaʊnsəl/Examples:
Her counsel was greatly appreciated during the trial.He sought counsel from an experienced mentor before deciding.We need to seek counsel to navigate this complex process.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Council has an I which you can remember as representing the individuals who form a group, such as a town council or advisory council.
- Counsel has sel at the end, which can remind you of someone selling advice or guidance, like a lawyer or advisor.
- The word council refers to a group or meeting, while counsel ties back to the act of giving advice or guidance.
- If you think of council as a committee, a similar word, you can associate these two together easily.
- When you seek guidance or advice, remember you might be looking for counsel, the word with sel like a seller of advice.
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