Homophones de "vane"
Mots qui se prononcent exactement comme "vane", avec IPA et définitions.
Définitions et exemples en contexte
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vane
NounA broad blade attached to an axis, moved by wind or water, as in a weather vane.
“The copper weather vane on the barn pointed due north.”
vein
NounAny of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system carrying oxygen-depleted blood.
“The doctor gently located a vein in the patient’s arm.”
vain
AdjectiveHaving or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance or worth; producing no result.
“He made a vain attempt to conceal his surprise.”
Comment retenir la nuance
A weather VANE spins in the wind. A VEIN carries blood inside. A VAIN person is conceited.
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Difference between "vane" and "vein" and "vain"?
Both are pronounced identically as ⁄veɪn⁄. Definitions: "vane": A broad blade attached to an axis, moved by wind or water, as in a weather vane.; "vein": Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system carrying oxygen-depleted blood.; "vain": Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance or worth; producing no result..
Pronunciation of "vane"?
Transcribed as ⁄veɪn⁄ in standard English.