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Humerus vs. Humorous
Humerus
Examples:
The humerus is crucial for arm rotation and lifting.Fracturing the humerus requires immediate medical attention.The length of the humerus can indicate a person’s height.
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This word has no synonymsAntonyms:
This word has no antonymsHumorous
/ˈhjuːmərəs/Examples:
At first he seemed to think it humorous, the poor chump!Her humorous take on daily life delighted the audience.The book is filled with humorous anecdotes and witty commentary.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- The word humerus has u at the beginning; remember it connects the Ulna in the arm.
- Humorous is related to humor, which is about being funny or amusing.
- Humerus is specific to anatomy; humorous relates to comedy or fun.
- The humerus is part of the skeleton, while humorous describes a sense of humor.
- An easy way to remember: "The humerus bone won't make you laugh, but being humorous might."
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