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Envelop vs. Envelope
Envelop
/ɪnˈvɛləp/Examples:
Fog began to envelop the city as evening fell.Her embrace seemed to envelop him in warmth.Darkness enveloped the forest as night descended.
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Envelope
/ˈenvələʊp/Examples:
The Count put some paper and three envelopes on the table.My directions and instructions are in this closed envelope.But the blue envelope containing Mrs Ferrar's letter had disappeared...
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Envelop is a verb, meaning to cover or surround something completely.
- Envelope is a noun, referring to the flat paper container used for sending letters in.
- Remember that envelop has no e at the end and often suggests an action, like wrapping or surrounding.
- Envelope often requires you to touch paper — related to mailing or stationery use.
- If youre addressing a verb, think of actions like envelop since its about surrounding.
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