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Faun vs. Fawn

Faun

/fɔːn/
A creature from Roman mythology with the body of a man and the horns and legs of a goat.

Examples:

A mischievous faun danced through the enchanting forest.His painting depicted a faun resting by a gurgling stream.The faun played a lively tune on his ancient wooden flute.

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Fawn

/fɔːn/
To give excessive praise, flattery, or affection, usually to gain favor or advantage.

Examples:

The fawn's coat helped it blend into the underbrush.A young fawn pranced gracefully through the meadow.They spotted a fawn nestled under the large oak tree.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Faun contains the letter u like unicorn, which it resembles as a mythical creature.
  • A fawn is a young deer, which often implies innocence or youth, think of Bambi in the forest.
  • Remember fawn as a baby animal and faun as a creature in mythology.
  • Faun contains au like saturn, connecting to mythological imagery.
  • Fawn is related to animals; picture a fawn in the woods to connect it with nature.
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