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Ferment vs. Foment
Ferment
/fəˈment/Examples:
The idea began to ferment within her mind, leading to a breakthrough.Under the right conditions, grapes begin to ferment into wine.A sense of unrest began to ferment in the community over time.
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Foment
/fəʊˈment/Examples:
The rebels tried to foment discontent among the populace.Speeches aimed to foment interest in the upcoming project.Rampant rumors can foment anxiety in uncertain times.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Both words relate to causing something to develop, but in different contexts.
- Ferment is related to a chemical process, primarily in the context of brewing or food production.
- Foment is associated with inciting or stirring up trouble, disorder, or rebellion.
- The word ferment contains an e, like beer, which undergoes fermentation.
- Foment has an o, which might remind you of opposition or opposing forces, often linked to the idea of stirring up trouble.
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