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Trooper vs. Trouper
Trooper
/ˈtruːpə/Examples:
The trooper saluted as the commander passed by.She's a real trooper, working late into the night.The film's hero was a brave space trooper.
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Trouper
/ˈtruːpə/Examples:
She handled the crisis like a real trouper.Despite setbacks, she remained a committed trouper.The kids were real troupers during the long road trip.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Trooper has the word troop in it, like a group of soldiers, so it's related to military or police.
- Trouper has troupe within it, which is a group of performers, so it's related to theater or show business.
- If you think of trooper, imagine someone in uniform, like a state trooper or a soldier.
- For trouper, think of someone on stage under a spotlight, since a troupe is a group of performers.
- Remember, a trooper is someone who might march, while a trouper is someone who entertains or shows resilience.
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