Friday Fun
Cord vs. Chord
A cord can be many things. It can be a string or rope, an electrical cable, or a measure of wood equal to 128 cubic feet. It can also be a ribbed fabric (like corduroy), or one of several types of cords found within the bodies of animals (the spinal cord, the umbilical cord, and the vocal cords).
A chord is typically a musical term denoting any combination of two or more pitches played at the same time. It can sometimes refer to an emotion as well.
Cord vs. Chord
Taut vs. Taunt
When I am reading a book, there are a few errors that can send me over the edge. Spelling errors? Of course. Homophone errors? Sure. Using an incorrect word over and over again? Absolutely!
Taut and Taunt may sound the same,but these words have very different meanings and are NOT interchangeable.
Taut: tight, pulled firmly; tense
Taunt: to say insulting things to (someone) in order to make that person angry; to tease sarcastically, ridicule or jeer
Taut vs. Taunt