STATIONARY vs STATIONERY
These two are spelled and pronounced almost the same — here's how to tell them apart in every way.
| STATIONARY | STATIONERY |
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| Pronounced in | |
| 1 syllables · stationary | 1 syllables · stationery |
| Meaning | |
| standing still | paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes |
| Example | |
| “the car remained stationary with the engine running” | — |
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