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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 contains r-u-s which can remind you of bones and anatomy, as it refers to the bone in the arm.
- Humorous has an o after h, making it associated with humor and things that are funny.
- Remember that humerus is pronounced with a yoor sound in the middle, while humorous emphasizes the hyoom sound.
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