Titled-Entitled | Commonly Confused Words
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Titled vs. Entitled

Titled

Having a specific name or designation; having an official or formal status

Examples:

The book, titled 'The Last Adventure', was a bestseller.She was officially titled 'Doctor' after receiving her PhD.That movie, titled simply 'Hero', won several awards.

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Entitled

/ɪn'taɪtld/
When someone believes they deserve special treatment or privileges without having earned them

Examples:

As an only child, he felt entitled to inherit the family estate.Many students mistakenly believe they're entitled to top grades.Feeling entitled, she often overlooked others' contributions.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Titled refers to giving a title or is used to name something, like a book or art piece.
  • Entitled refers to having a right or claim to something, like being entitled to a benefit or privilege.
  • Remember that titled is like naming, while entitled is like claiming a right.
  • A book can be titled, but a person is entitled to something.
  • If youre entitled' to a title, it means you have a right to a title.
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