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Kenny1999 Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Aeroplane, aircraft, airplane, plane, what's their difference?

I know they could carry similar meaning, but what's their difference?

  

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An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly, for example an aeroplane or a helicopter. An aero plane is a vehicle with wings and one or more engines that enable it to fly through the air. [British English] An air plane is a vehicle with wings and one or more engines that enable it to fly through the air.

  • An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly, for example an aeroplane or a helicopter.
  • An aero plane is a vehicle with wings and one or more engines that enable it to fly through the air.
  • [British English] An air plane is a vehicle with wings and one or more engines that enable it to fly through the air.
  • [US English] A plane is a vehicle with wings and one or more engines, which can fly through the air.
  • It is a short form of airplane.
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An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly, for example an aeroplane or a helicopter.

An aeroplane is a vehicle with wings and one or more engines that enable it to fly through the air. [British English]
An airplane is a vehicle with wings and one or more engines that enable it to fly through the air. [US English]

A plane is a vehicle with wings and one or mor

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