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Gild vs. Guild
Gild
/ɡɪld/Examples:
The sun set, gilding the horizon in golden hues.Her words were meant to gild the harsh truth with sweetness.In ancient texts, heroes often had their deeds gilded in gold.
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Guild
/ɡɪld/Examples:
The writers' guild met to discuss publishing rights.Craftsmen in the guild shared techniques and resources freely.The virtual guild hosted events for developing online games.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Gild starts with a g and means to apply a thin layer of gold, think of glittering gold.
- Guild starts with gu similar to group, as it refers to an association or society.
- Remember that gilding something makes it shiny and golden, while a guild involves people.
- Gild is often a verb associated with decoration or enhancement.
- Guild is a noun and refers to an organized group of people.
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