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Aural vs. Oral
Aural
Examples:
The aural experience of the concert was breathtaking.She finds podcasts to be an enriching aural pastime.His aural skills make him a talented musician.
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Oral
/ˈɔːrəl/Examples:
Her oral presentation captivated the audience.The contract was based on an oral agreement.Oral history traditions enrich cultural heritage.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- The word oral begins with an o just like mouth, indicating its relation to spoken words or the mouth.
- Aural sounds like audio, which can help you remember it relates to hearing and listening.
- Both words end in -al, reflecting their adjectives form, but the starting letter will help distinguish their meanings.
- Think oral hygiene, as in cleaning your mouth, to connect oral with speaking and the mouth.
- Remember aural skills in music, referring to listening and hearing abilities.
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