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Gallop vs. Galop
Gallop
/ˈɡæləp/Examples:
The riders gallop swiftly across the green fields.Our hearts seemed to gallop with excitement and anticipation.As the news spread, rumors began to gallop wildly.
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Galop
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The orchestra played a lively galop for the dance.Her fingers flew over the keys in a fast galop.The festival ended with a celebratory galop.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Gallop is associated with animals, specifically horses, running fast.
- Galop refers to a type of dance that is lively and often performed in ballrooms.
- Remember that gallop contains two ls, just like stallion, emphasizing its connection to horse movement.
- Both words are pronounced similarly, but galop with one l is short and playful, just like the dance itself.
- Think of gallop as something that happens in fields, while galop occurs in dance halls.
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