Master confusing words with ease
Gibe vs. Jibe
Gibe
/dʒaɪb/Examples:
He couldn't help but gibe at the ridiculous outfit.They exchanged gibes throughout the heated debate.Her constant gibes about his work were demoralizing.
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Jibe
/dʒaɪb/Examples:
Her sarcastic jibe left the room in stunned silence.The politician's jibe was directed at his competitor's policies.He couldn't resist a jibe about her cooking skills.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Jibe is often used in contexts related to agreement or accord, while gibe involves mocking or jeering.
- When you encounter a jolly agreement, think of jibe.
- Remember gibe as a gesture or verbal jab meant to mock someone.
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