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The bruise on his arm was due to many brews

Posted on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in Homonyms/Homophones, Incorrect word usage

brews, bruise
brews means multiple beers
bruise means a purplish area on skin due to injury

bridle, bridal
bridle means headgear for a horse
bridal means pertaining to a bride

broach, brooch
broach means to begin discussion about something
brooch means a piece of women’s jewelry with a pin to fasten it to clothes

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