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Spade vs. Spayed

Spade

/speɪd/
A tool with a flat blade and a handle, used for digging

Examples:

The gardener's favorite tool was a well-worn spade.She unearthed an old locket using a rusted spade.He marked the spot with his spade for the next planting.

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Spayed

Surgically remove the reproductive organs of a female animal so she cannot have babies.

Examples:

The rescue dog was spayed before adoption.Spaying helps reduce stray cat populations.She scheduled her rabbit to be spayed next week.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Spade is a tool, while spayed refers to an animal that has been sterilized.
  • Remember spade has a d like dig - you use a spade to dig.
  • Spayed contains y, like yes to stopping animal reproduction.
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