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British English/American English Vocabulary
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Here are some of the main differences in vocabulary between British and American English. This page is intended as a guide only. Bear in mind that there can be differences in the choice of specific terms depending on dialect and region within both the USA and the UK.
|British English |American English |
|anti-clockwise |counter-clockwise |
|articulated lorry |trailer truck |
|autumn |autumn, fall |
|barrister |attorney |
|bill (restaurant) |bill, check |
|biscuit |cookie |
|block of flats |apartment building |
|bonnet (clothing) |hat |
|bonnet (car) |hood |
|boot |trunk |
|bumper (car) |bumper, fender |
|caravan |trailer
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