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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.
Examples:
Synonyms:
filament
thread
strand
tissue
filament
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Fibre
/ˈfaɪbə/
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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.
Synonyms:
thread
strand
filament
fiber
textile
Antonyms:
bulk
blockage
obstruction
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Ways to tell them apart:
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.
When to use fiber:
When to use fibre:
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