Master confusing words with ease
Story vs. Storey
Story
/ˈstɔːri/Examples:
She told me a story.This story makes me laugh every time.
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Storey
/ˈstɔːri/Examples:
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Story refers to a narrative or tale. Think of it as a sequence of events with characters, plot, and settings.
- Storey refers to a level or floor of a building. In the UK, a storey translates to what Americans refer to as a story (pertaining to floors).
- Remember that story in literature captivates imagination whereas storey in construction relates to architecture and building levels.
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