Homophones 'stationary' and 'stationery': Meaning differences.
Homophones 'stationary' and 'stationery': Meaning differences.
Hello, I was shopping for school supplies and grabbed a "stationary" pad, but then I realized the sign said "stationery." I wasn’t sure what the difference was, so I asked my English teacher. She explained that "stationary" means not moving, while "stationery" refers to paper, pens, and other office supplies. Can you confirm is the explanation right?
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Yes, your English teacher's explanation is absolutely correct! The words "stationary" and "stationery" are homophones—they sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Stationary (with an "a"):
- Meaning: Not moving; fixed in place.
- Example: The car remained stationary at the red light.
- Think "stationAry" → "stAying still."
- Stationery (with an "e"):
- Meaning: Paper, pens, and other writing or office supplies.
- Example: I bought some beautiful stationery for writing thank-you notes.
- Think "stationEry" → "Envelopes, pEns, papEr."
Your teacher gave you a great explanation, and now you have a fun way to remember it! 😊
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