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Cp2gd Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Strip vs stripe
Hello,
I cannot understand the difference between the noun "strip" and the noun "stripe". When I check the dictionary, it seems basically the same thing although dictionary does not indicate they are synonymous.
Thank you.
Rui.
I cannot understand the difference between the noun "strip" and the noun "stripe". When I check the dictionary, it seems basically the same thing although dictionary does not indicate they are synonymous.
Thank you.
Rui.
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Stripes are a decorative design; strips are attenuated rectangles in virtually any material.
- Stripes are a decorative design; strips are attenuated rectangles in virtually any material.
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Stripes are a decorative design; strips are attenuated rectangles in virtually any material.
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Rucadifference between the noun "strip" and the noun "stripe"A strip is more like a ribbon. It's a detached long and narrow shape. A strip of cloth. A strip of paper.
A stripe is more like a long line painted on something else. A white shirt with blue stripes. A red skirt with white stripes. A pedestrian walk painted with white stripes.
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