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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

Examples:

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:

etymology
  • Fiber and fibre are two different spellings of the same word.
  • Fiber is the preferred spelling in American English.
  • Fibre is the preferred spelling in British English.
  • Both spellings refer to a thread or filament, but usage depends on the regional spelling convention.
  • Spelling choice may affect how a word is recognized in different countries.
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