Master confusing words with ease
Hostel vs. Hostile
Hostel
/ˈhɒstl/Examples:
We decided to stay at a youth hostel during our trip.Backpackers find hostels affordable and convenient.She met travelers from around the world at the hostel bar.
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Hostile
/ˈhɒstaɪl/Examples:
They are distinctly hostile views.The time passed, and the two hostile gangs became very quiet.Buck was learning to live in the hostile Northland.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- "Hostel" refers to a type of accommodation, typically budget-friendly and communal, often used by travelers.
- "Hostile" describes an unfriendly or antagonistic attitude or environment.
- Remember: hostels are places to rest, while hostile situations involve conflict or aggression.
- A "hostel" welcomes guests, whereas "hostile" implies pushing people away.
- If you think of hospitality, it aligns more with "hostel," not "hostile."
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