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Dairy vs. Diary
Dairy
/ˈdeəri/Examples:
The Dairy is just over the way and round the corner.'She visits the local dairy every Friday to buy fresh milk.The farm also runs a small dairy with cheese-making tours.
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Diary
/ˈdaɪəri/Examples:
Winston sat at the table and opened his diary.Phileas Fogg simply wrote how late they were in his diary.He began to read on in Yasuko's diary.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Dairy relates to products made from milk, while diary is a personal journal or book where one records daily experiences.
- Dairy contains the word air, reminding one of milk froth or bubbles, whereas diary contains the word ry, suggesting write with the y sound.
- Dairy is associated with cows and farms, whereas diary is associated with writing and personal reflections.
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