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Gluing vs. Glueing

Gluing

The act of attaching objects together using a sticky substance

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Glueing

Attaching or sticking things together using a sticky substance

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Gluing and glueing are alternative spellings of the same word.
  • Remember that gluing is the preferred spelling in American English.
  • Glueing is more common in British English, although still less used than gluing.
  • Both words mean the act of adhering things together with glue or similar adhesive.
  • Focus on the regional preference to choose the correct form.
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