Master confusing words with ease
Solid vs. Stolid
Solid
/ˈsɒləd/Examples:
'A very solid one, madam,' said Sophia.And Cowperwood liked this great solid Irishman.But it was not in Møller that Bohr found solid footing.
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Stolid
/ˈstɒlɪd/Examples:
She remained stolid during the tense negotiations.His stolid demeanor concealed intense emotions.Despite the chaos, her expression was stolid and calm.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Solid refers to something that is firm and stable, easy to touch and see, like a rock or a brick.
- Stolid describes a person's unemotional or impassive nature, not easily stirred or excited.
- Remember solid refers to physical attributes, while stolid is about emotional characteristics.
- The word solid is commonly used in scientific or everyday structural contexts.
- Stolid might be used in psychological or character descriptions.
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