Master confusing words with ease
Counselor vs. Councilor
Counselor
/ˈkaʊns(ə)lə/Examples:
The counselor advised me on career options.She became a trusted counselor to many students.The summer camp hires experienced counselors.
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This word has no antonymsCouncilor
/ˈkaʊnsələr/Examples:
The councilor advocated for the new park proposal.She was elected as the youngest councilor in city history.As a councilor, he worked on affordable housing policies.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Both words describe an advisory role, but they have distinct contexts.
- Councilor, with an i, is related to belonging to a council, such as a city council or governmental body.
- Counselor, with an e, refers to someone who provides advice or therapy, like a mental health counselor.
- Remember that councilor is often associated with political or deliberative assemblies, while counselor involves personal advice or guidance.
- To differentiate, think of council in councilor and counsel in counselor which means advice.
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