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Help me! Im confused!
I have an example: Maximise and Maximize
Simple question: WHICH ONE IS AMERICAN ENGLISH AND WHICH IS BRITISH ENGLISH? AND DO THE BRITS USE S OR Z? Thank You!
Simple question: WHICH ONE IS AMERICAN ENGLISH AND WHICH IS BRITISH ENGLISH? AND DO THE BRITS USE S OR Z? Thank You!
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Hi, Brits use 'ise' endings and the US uses 'ize' endings on these sorts of words.
- Hi, Brits use 'ise' endings and the US uses 'ize' endings on these sorts of words.
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Hi,
Brits use 'ise' endings and the US uses 'ize' endings on these sorts of words.
Brits use 'ise' endings and the US uses 'ize' endings on these sorts of words.
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And Canadians get confused and are liable to use either one. At least, I do.
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Hiya,
Brit English > Always use'S' > Ex: Stabilise, Crystalise, Epitomise, etc.
Yankee Enlish > Always use'Z' > Ex: Stabilize, Crystalize, Epitomize, etc.
Just note the S's & Z's. Its that simple!
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Brit English > Always use'S' > Ex: Stabilise, Crystalise, Epitomise, etc.
Yankee Enlish > Always use'Z' > Ex: Stabilize, Crystalize, Epitomize, etc.
Just note the S's & Z's. Its that simple!
=)
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