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Handsome vs. Hansom
Handsome
/ˈhænsəm/Examples:
He is devastatingly handsome.The painting featured a handsome young hero.Her handsome earnings made her financially secure.
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Hansom
/ˈhænsəm/Examples:
Riding in a hansom cab felt quite nostalgic for her.He hailed a hansom as the quickest way through the city.The hansom clattered down the cobblestone streets.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Handsome is an adjective that complements appearance, often used to describe people.
- A hansom is a type of horse-drawn carriage, with the driver positioned behind.
- Remember handsome with the idea of hands being involved with appearance, as in grooming.
- Picture hansom being related to transportation, like many cars today have fancy names.
- Handsome and hansom may sound alike, but they belong to very different contexts: beauty and transport.
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