Master confusing words with ease
Eyelet vs. Islet
Eyelet
/ˈaɪlət/Examples:
The shoelace threaded smoothly through the eyelet.She admired the intricate eyelet lace on the dress.He adjusted the tent pole attached to the eyelet.
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Islet
/ˈaɪlət/Examples:
The biologist examined the islet's unique plant species.An islet in the river was home to nesting birds.They picnicked on the lush, secluded islet.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Eyelets are small holes typically used in clothing or shoes, whereas islets are small islands.
- Remember that eyelet contains the word eye, and these holes can often be seen in fabric close-up.
- An islet is like an island, and both words start with the letter i and are related to geography.
- Eyelets are connected to textiles, while islets are connected to nature.
- Islet has the sound ‘isle’ for island, whereas eyelet has ‘eye’ suggesting a visual function, such as seeing through a hole.
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