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Gut vs. Guts
Gut
/ɡʌt/Examples:
Hell, we all know what kind of guts a Russkie has.You've got the guts to stand up for what's right.It takes guts to admit you were wrong and apologize.
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Guts
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The team showed real guts throughout the tournament.His gutsy decisions defined the company's direction.Facing the challenge head-on required sheer guts.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Gut is a singular noun referring to the stomach or a part of the digestive system.
- Guts is the plural form of gut and can also colloquially refer to courage.
- In informal contexts, gut’ can be used as an adjective, like having a gut feeling'.
- Guts is often used in the phrase spilling your guts.
- While gut focuses on anatomy, guts often emphasizes bravery or instincts.
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