American words and their British equivalents
There are various vocabulary differences between UK and US English
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The British may have given the US their language, but that doesn't mean Americans speak exactly the same way. Vocabulary, pronunciation, and spelling differences have continuously emerged since the US territory was originally settled by British pioneers. In case you haven't spent much time distinguishing between these two versions of the English language, here's a small crash course on the differences you may encounter between the two variations. Check out these 80 American English words and their British counterparts!
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