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Plum vs. Plumb
Plum
/plʌm/Examples:
There was a bowl of plums on the table.She wore a dress the shade of deep plum.The wine has a subtle plum aroma.
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This word has no antonymsPlumb
/plʌm/Examples:
The tower leaned but was plumb in its foundation.To ensure the joint was sealed, he held the pipe plumb.With a quick check, she confirmed the wall was plumb.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Plum is a fruit, while plumb has to do with measuring or accuracy.
- Remember that plum ends in just m like yum, because it's something you eat.
- Plumb is related to plumbing which also involves pipes and precision – think of the extra b for balance.
- When you see plumb, think of geometry or straight lines.
- Plum doesn't have anything to do with tools or measuring, but rather with sweet or juicy things.
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