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Schilling vs. Shilling
Schilling
Examples:
He paid three schillings for the antique watch.In a twist of fate, she found a rare schilling in the attic.Collecting schillings became his favorite hobby.
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This word has no antonymsShilling
/ˈʃɪlɪŋ/Examples:
He found an old shilling hidden in the attic.The shilling was once a common currency in East Africa.Collecting rare shillings became his lifelong hobby.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Schilling often refers to the currency that was used in Austria, while shilling was used in several countries, most notably in the UK and Kenya.
- Both words were used as currency terms, but schilling has a strong association with Austria, whereas shilling is linked to the British Empire's monetary system.
- The word schilling contains a c, like in currency—think of Austria's currency.
- The spelling of shilling uses an h, similar to hero, which can remind you of the British hierarchy.
- Both words sound quite similar; however, focus on the sc in schilling to evoke images of scenic Austrian landscapes.
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