Answer: When to use hoard versus horde

Aug 17, 2015 08:06

Our question today is when to use hoard versus horde. Both words have to do with a mass quantity, so they are often used interchangeably. But this is an error, as they do have separate, distinct meanings. Here's how to know when to use which, ( with examples using characters from The Hobbit. )

word choice:homophones, !answer, author:green_grrl, word choice:similar words

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snailbones August 18 2015, 11:08:07 UTC


Thank you for the 'how to remember' tips - it's one of those words I always have to stare at to be sure I've got it right... infuriating!

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green_grrl August 18 2015, 13:03:10 UTC
The meanings are so similar, I'd never remember without mnemonics!

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