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Humor vs. Humour

Humor

/ˈhjuːmərəs/

The quality of being funny or entertaining; the ability to see or express the funny side of things.

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Humour

/ˈhjuːmə/

The quality of being amusing or entertaining, especially in speech or writing

Examples:

I love her sense of humour.He uses humour to make friends quickly.

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Ways to tell them apart:

Humor is the American English spelling, while humour is the British English spelling.
Both words mean the same thing and relate to what makes people laugh or what is funny.
Remember that the UK English adds a u in many words like colour, flavour, and honour, similar to humour.
If you are writing for a British audience, use humour; for an American audience, use humor.
Modern writing often sees both spellings, especially in international publications, but check your audience preference.

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