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Peal vs. Peel

Peal

/piːl/

A loud ringing sound, especially of bells

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Peel

/piːl/

To remove the outer layer or covering from something, particularly a fruit or vegetable

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Knowing how to peel hard-boiled eggs the right way saves time.

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

A peal involves sound, especially that of bells, while peel involves removing an outer layer.
Peal usually evokes auditory imagery, like church bells ringing, while peel evokes tactile imagery of peeling fruit or vegetables.
Think of the a in peal as an auditory reminder; peel has an e like external, which you remove.

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