United States Vs United Kingdom Different Words With The Same Meaning
What happens in the UK stays in the UK? Not necessarily our mother Country knew that we would be defiant when we separated ourselves from her in 1776. Of course we changed words to make them our own. But although the words are different, the meaning is the same. The United States is still holding onto its mother’s coat tails. Yes, we speak English in our country but we have our own unique vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar structure. All children work on finding their own way, although the same we wish to have our own identities.
The words used are common English, not proper English. They are not in any chronological order and can have more than one word or meaning.
American English
Yes, we speak English in our country but we have our own unique vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar structure. All children work on finding their own way, although the same we wish to have our own identities.
The words used are common English, not proper English. They are not in any chronological order and can have more than one word or meaning.
American English
Ø Semi or Truck
Ø Guy
Ø Like
Ø Beer Pint
Ø Garbage
Ø Bottom or Behind
Ø Counterclockwise
Ø Juvenile Detention
Ø Pushing or Shoving
Ø Babysitter
Ø Bartender
Ø Quarrel
Ø Studio
Ø Biscuit
Ø Surprise
Ø Police Officer
Ø Toilet Paper
Ø Umbrella
Ø Lazy or Tired
Ø Sandwich
Ø Highway or Freeway
Ø Good-Bye
Ø Plastic Wrap
British English
Ø Lorry
Ø Bloke
Ø Fancy
Ø Pint
Ø Mate
Ø Rubbish
Ø Pound or Quid
Ø Arse
Ø Anti-Clockwise
Ø Special Schools or Community Home
Ø Argy-Bargy
Ø Child-Minder or Baby-Sitter
Ø Barman or Barmaid
Ø Barney
Ø Flats
Ø Bicky
Ø Blimey
Ø Bobby
Ø Bog Roll
Ø Brolly
Ø Buggered
Ø Chip Butty
Ø Carriageway
Ø Cheerio!
Ø Cling Film
American English and British English are one of the most complicated languages to learn. Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation are different. Many times one word has multiple meanings. Or it can be spelled in various ways.
Have you ever desired to learn a second language?
Hypothetically speaking you are. If you are able to translate American English to British and vice versa you are now fluent in two languages.
We live vicariously through our Mother Country; but now we have grown up. Although our language is a little different, we are one in the same. When we travel to the UK or when our brothers’ and sisters’ travel to the U.S. we can understand each other. The only entity that makes us different is not the English; but the slang.
Which English is proper English?
With so much slang and deviation with words; a person can say both. America and the United Kingdom both speak proper English. It just depends on what Country you belong.
Quiz Time
Let’s take a quiz to see if you were paying attention. Remember the first set of words were American English, the second set are British English. Let’s see how many you will correctly answer. Here is an example: While riding in the buggy, we were exceeding the speed on the carriageway. Answer: American English: While riding in the car, we were exceeding the speed on the highway, freeway or road. I believe you have the picture. Let’s try it and I gave you the first example.
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