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Glacier vs. Glazier
Glacier
/gleɪʃər/Examples:
The glacier retrogrades.The mountaineers marveled at the vast ancient glacier.A pristine glacier reflected sunlight in the icy fjord.
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This word has no synonymsAntonyms:
Glazier
/ˈɡleɪzɪə/Examples:
The glazier expertly replaced the cracked windowpane.Interested in becoming a glazier, she signed up for a workshop.He called a glazier to install custom stained glass windows.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Glacier and glazier may sound similar, but they refer to completely different things.
- Think of ice when you hear glacier as it relates to large masses of ice.
- Think of glass when you hear glazier because it involves someone who works with glass.
- A glacier is a natural formation found in cold regions, often large and imposing.
- A glazier is a professional who handles glasswork, like windows or mirrors.
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