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Naval vs. Navel
Naval
/ˈneɪvəl/Examples:
He turned to the young naval officer.The naval parade was a grand spectacle on the bay.Historical naval battles often changed the course of history.
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Navel
/ˈneɪvəl/Examples:
She pierced her navel as a symbol of freedom.His navel seemed to glow in the dim light of the room.The fruit's vibrant hue reminded her of a navel orange.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Naval relates to the navy, so if it involves ships or sailors, its most likely naval.'
- Navel is the term for your belly button, think of it as navel-gazing which means paying excessive attention to trivial details.
- If youre talking about the ocean or the military at sea, you probably mean naval.'
- The word navel contains an e like belly button, which can help you remember its association with the body.
- Naval ends with al like all hands on deck, a common maritime command.
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