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Dam vs. Damn
Dam
/dæm/Examples:
The river was blocked by a massive hydroelectric dam.Beavers build dams to create ponds that are protected from predators.Workers inspected the dam for any signs of structural weakness.
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Damn
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Dam and damn might sound alike, but they have entirely different meanings.
- A dam is a structure that holds back water, like a wall in a river.
- Damn is an exclamation used to express anger or frustration.
- If youre talking about water control or beavers, youre thinking of a dam.
- When youre swearing or expressing strong emotions, youre likely using damn.
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