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Heroin vs. Heroine
Heroin
/ˈherəʊɪn/Examples:
He struggled with a severe heroin addiction for years.Heroin trafficking led to a major crackdown by authorities.The documentary highlighted the effects of heroin on communities.
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Heroine
/ˈherəʊɪn/Examples:
She emerged as the unexpected heroine after the crisis.Captivated by the tale, the young girl dreamed of becoming a heroine.Through her bravery, she became a symbol of a true heroine.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember, heroin has an in that makes you think of a drug being injected.
- Heroine ends with e, like she who saves the day.
- Heroin is linked with addiction, while heroine is linked with admiration.
- Heroin is a noun related to illegal activities, whereas heroine is a noun related to heroism.
- Think of a famous story where a heroine triumphs; you wouldnt want her victory tarnished by heroin'.
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