Master confusing words with ease
Eek vs. Eke
Eek
Examples:
When the mouse appeared, she shrieked, 'Eek!', and jumped back.He woke up to find a spider on his pillow. "Eek!" he gasped.The sudden thunder made him yell 'Eek!' and drop his book.
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Eke
/iːk/Examples:
She manages to eke out a living from her small garden.The old lamp eked out just enough light to read by.He kept his business afloat by eking out profits.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- "Eek" is an expression of surprise or fear, like a cartoon character who sees a mouse.
- "Eke" means to manage with difficulty, as in stretching resources just far enough.
- Remember "eek" has a sharp contrast like a scream, emphasizing surprise.
- "Eke" sounds like "eke out," which relates to making something last longer.
- Think of "eek" as an exclamation, while "eke" conveys effort and resourcefulness.
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