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Fiber vs. Fibre

Fiber

/ˈfaɪbə/

A thin, thread-like structure that is flexible and often used to make fabrics or connect parts of organisms.

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This word has no antonyms

Fibre

/ˈfaɪbə/

A thread, filament, or thin strand in substances that can be woven; in nutrition, a part of plants aiding digestion

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His moral fibre is blunted.A diet rich in fibre aids digestion.The rug's vibrant colours faded, yet its fibre remained strong.

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Ways to tell them apart:

Fiber is the American English spelling of the word.
Fibre is the British English spelling of the word.
Both words refer to the same concept of dietary fiber or textile fibers.
Remember to match the spelling with the audience or the publication's style guide.
Think of Fiber with the American er ending and Fibre with the British re ending.

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