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Memento vs. Momento
Memento
/məˈmentəʊ/Examples:
The old letter served as a memento of their friendship.He wore the ring as a memento of his grandfather's legacy.They kept the ticket stub as a memento of the concert night.
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Momento
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A momento captured the essence of the seaside sunset.Her photo gallery was a momento of her world travels.The award served as a momento of his dedication and hard work.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Memento has an e in the middle, which you can associate with an E for Emblem to remember it relates to a keepsake.
- Momento looks like moment with an o at the end; think of it as a brief interval of time.
- Remember that memento is often something physical you can hold, like a souvenir.
- The word memento is related to memory and remembrance, focusing on objects that conjure memories.
- Momento is closer to momentous; it can sometimes describe a significant or brief point in time.
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