Master confusing words with ease
Prophecy vs. Prophesy
Prophecy
/ˈprɒfəsi/Examples:
The prophecy foretold the king's tragic downfall.She claimed her dream was a true prophecy of love.The ancient scrolls contained a dire prophecy for the land.
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Prophesy
/ˈprɒfəsaɪ/Examples:
The oracle began to prophesy great change was imminent.Historians often prophesy the end of certain cultural trends.Many fear that climate models prophesy a troubling future.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Prophecy ends with -cy and is a noun, meaning it's a thing or concept.
- Prophesy ends with -sy and is a verb, meaning it's an action or state.
- To remember the difference, think of prophecy like legacy — both are nouns.
- When you use prophesy, imagine someone saying or acting on their prediction.
- If youre talking about an event or prediction, its prophecy; if its an action, its prophesy.
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