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Mobile vs. Movable
Mobile
/ˈməʊbaɪl/Examples:
The artist created a mobile sculpture out of scrap metal.Her mobile phone buzzed with notifications all afternoon.Mobile gaming has surged as a major industry this decade.
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Movable
/ˈmuːvəbəl/Examples:
The engineers designed a movable bridge over the canal.All office furniture in the new design is movable.The sculpture was created using movable joints.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Even though mobile and movable can suggest the ability to move, they apply in different contexts.
- Mobile often describes something that can move or be moved easily and is usually associated with electronic devices like phones.
- Movable typically pertains to items that can change positions but isn't necessarily associated with technology.
- A mobile phone indicates a portable phone, while movable furniture refers to furniture that can be easily relocated.
- If youre talking about technology or something portable in everyday use, mobile' might be the go-to word.
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