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Urban vs. Urbane
Urban
/ˈɜːbən/Examples:
The urban skyline glittered against the night sky.Her research focused on urban development trends.He enjoys the bustling urban lifestyle.
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Urbane
/əːˈbeɪn/Examples:
He charmed the crowd with his urbane demeanor.Her urbane wit made her the life of the party.The diplomat was known for his urbane style and tact.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Urban refers to anything related to the city or town environment, while urbane describes a person's refined and elegant manner.
- Think of urban as relating to a place or location — like an urban area, city, or town.
- Urbane is all about being smooth and sophisticated, often used to describe people or their behavior.
- When you hear urban, picture skyscrapers, city streets, and bustling sidewalks.
- For urbane, think of someone who is polished and worldly, like a charming city dweller.
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