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Dis vs. diss

The wors meaning to disrespect or an instance of disrespect is spelled both ways.

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Annex vs. annexe

The verb is spelled annex everywhere. The noun is sometimes spelled annexe in British English.

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Adviser vs. Advisor – Which Is Correct?

Adviser is preferred throughout the English-speaking world, but advisor is fairly common and is not a misspelling. The words are interchangeable.

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Caddie vs. caddy

Caddie = a golfer’s attendant. Caddy = a container used for holding key. But the second is an accepted variant of the first.

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Check vs. Cheque – Difference & Definition

For a written bank order, check is the U.S. spelling; cheque is preferred everywhere else. Check is used everywhere for senses unrelated to banking.

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Cosy vs. cozy

Cozy in U.S. and usually in Canada; cosy outside North America.

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Artefact vs. artifact

Artifact in the U.S. and Canada; artefact outside North America.

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Warrantee vs. warranty

Warranty: a guarantee covering a product. Warrantee: someone to whom a warranty is given.