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Crevasse vs. Crevice
Crevasse
/krɪˈvæs/Examples:
The mountaineers carefully avoided the deep crevasse.A snowstorm concealed the crevasse, making it treacherous.The glacier's movement widened the crevasse over time.
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Crevice
/ˈkrevəs/Examples:
The spider disappeared into a small crevice in the wall.The ancient tree's roots spread into crevices of the rocky cliff.Secrets were hidden in the crevices of his complex mind.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Crevasse refers to a deep opening or fissure in a glacier, which is generally very large and dangerous.
- Crevice refers to a small, narrow opening or crack, especially in a rock or wall.
- Think of the second a in crevasse as A for Arctic or A for Avalanche, indicating it's associated with ice and glaciers.
- Remember the second e in crevice for earth, edge or erosion to remind you of rocks and walls.
- Crevasse is generally considered more threatening or perilous, whereas crevice is less so.
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