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The medal was made of a rare metal

Posted on Sunday, January 3, 2010 in Homonyms/Homophones, Incorrect word usage

medal, metal, mettle, meddle
medal means an award
metal means a mallable element
mettle means endurance
meddle means to interfere

might, mite
might means strength or power
mite means an insect

mince, mints
mince means to chop finely
mints mean multiple candies eaten to sweeten the breath

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