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Turban vs. Turbine

Turban

/ˈtɜːbən/
A long piece of cloth wound around the head; often worn for cultural or religious reasons

Examples:

He sported a colorful turban at the festival.She wrapped a delicate silk turban around her head.His golden turban shimmered in the afternoon sun.

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This word has no antonyms

Turbine

/ˈtɜːbaɪn/
A machine that rotates and generates power when a fluid, like water, steam, or air, moves its blades

Examples:

Engineers designed a wind turbine for optimal efficiency.The hydroelectric turbine generates power using water flow.Modern jet engines rely heavily on turbine technology.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Turban has an a as in hat, which turban is a type of.
  • Both words start with tur, but turban ends in ban like a ban on wearing hats, while turbine ends with bine like in combine.
  • A turban is worn on the head, whereas a turbine is a machine, often used in energy contexts.
  • Turbans are associated with cultural attire, while turbines are linked with machinery and technology.
  • Remember that turban involves clothing and culture while turbine involves mechanics and engineering.
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