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Gel vs. Jell
Gel
/dʒel/Examples:
Apply a thin layer of gel to soothe sunburn.The hairstylist sculpted waves with a strong-hold gel.She used aloe vera gel to hydrate her skin.
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Jell
/dʒel/Examples:
The idea began to jell after weeks of discussion.As time passed, their plans started to jell into reality.Over months, the committee's strategy began to jell effectively.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Gel refers to a semi-solid substance used in various applications like hair styling or scientific purposes.
- Jell implies the process of setting or becoming more clear, such as an idea or plan.
- Gel is a noun while jell is often used as a verb.
- Remember the phrase, things need to jell together when thinking of ideas or plans coming together.
- Use gel when considering a tangible product, and jell for abstract processes.
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