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Dual vs. Duel
Dual
/ˈdjuːəl/Examples:
She enjoyed a dual relationship with Maria.The phone has a dual SIM function.His dual nationality led to many benefits.
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Duel
/ˈdjuːəl/Examples:
A duel at dawn settled their longstanding rivalry.Honour was to be defended by a duel on that fateful day.They faced each other in a duel, armed with swords and pride.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Dual and duel may sound alike, but their meanings are quite different.
- The word dual has an a as in also which signifies two aspects or parts, just like how also implies an addition or something more.
- On the other hand, duel includes an e and refers to a battle or struggle, aligning with the e for engage.
- Remember that dual often describes something that is double, hence the a is for addition.
- Use duel when discussing competition or conflict, which hints at using energy; thus capturing the e.
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