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Stalactites vs. Stalagmites
Stalactites
Examples:
The cave ceiling glistened with countless stalactites.Ancient formations of stalactites hung overhead as we explored.Tourists marveled at the diverse colors of the stalactites.
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Stalagmites
Examples:
Colorful lights highlighted the stalagmites underground.Stalagmites formed beneath dripping water over centuries.The explorers marveled at the towering stalagmites.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Stalactites hang from the ceiling of a cave while stalagmites grow from the ground.
- Remember that stalactites have a C in them for ceiling.
- Stalagmites contain a G, which can help you remember ground.
- Stalactites are like icicles, hanging down tight like tights.
- Stalagmites might reach the ceiling one day as they grow upwards.
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