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11 Aug 2016
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What are some words we both use in our countires but are different. Examples
US: Stroller UK: Pram
US: Diaper UK: Nappy
US: Take Out UK: Take Away
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What are some words we both use in our countires but are different. Examples
US: Stroller UK: Pram
US: Diaper UK: Nappy
US: Take Out UK: Take Away
I would like to learn some more
US: Stroller UK: Pram
US: Diaper UK: Nappy
US: Take Out UK: Take Away
I would like to learn some more
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11 Aug 2016
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$ sidewalk
£ pavement
$ elevator
£ lift
$ highway
£ motorway
$ hood
£ bonnet
$ trunk
£ boot
$ eggplant
£ aubergine
$ zucchini
£ courgette
$ fender
£ bumper
$ downtown
£ city centre
$ airplane
£ aeroplane
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$ sidewalk
£ pavement
$ elevator
£ lift
$ highway
£ motorway
$ hood
£ bonnet
$ trunk
£ boot
$ eggplant
£ aubergine
$ zucchini
£ courgette
$ fender
£ bumper
$ downtown
£ city centre
$ airplane
£ aeroplane
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While the reverse is not *always* true, if you use American English words in the UK there will be no problem with communication
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USA: Cops
UK: Police
… I can't think of anything else that hasn't been listed already lol.
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