Master confusing words with ease
Presentiment vs. Presentment
Presentiment
/prɪˈzentəmənt/Examples:
She had a presentiment of trouble ahead.His presentiment kept him awake all night.A presentiment warned him not to go alone.
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Presentment
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Her face was a graceful presentment of tranquility.The play was a vivid presentment of societal conflicts.He was admired for his presentment of historical tales.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Presentiment contains the phrase sentiment, which can help you remember it relates to a feeling.
- Presentment shares its ending with present, connecting it to something presented or shown in a formal setting.
- Both words start with present, which can cause confusion, but focus on their different endings to distinguish them.
- Presentiment is about an inner feeling, while presentment is about an external presentation.
- To keep them apart, associate sent in presentiment with sentimental premonitions.
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