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Footnotes vs. Endnotes
Footnotes
Examples:
She always reads the footnotes for added insight.Footnotes clarified the author's context and sources.A thick book with numerous footnotes occupied the desk.
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This word has no antonymsEndnotes
Examples:
The endnotes provided additional reading suggestions.For references, please see the comprehensive endnotes.She consulted the endnotes to understand the author's sources.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Footnotes are found at the bottom of the page, while endnotes are located at the end of a chapter or document.
- You can think of footnotes as quick references that you can see without leaving the page.
- Endnotes may require more flipping or scrolling, as they are grouped together at the end.
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