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Differences between British English and American English?
There are many English words which are different to American words.
For example:
- A lorry is a truck.
- A lift is an elevator.
- A fortnight is two weeks.
- A chemist is a person who works in a drugstore.
- A dual carriageway is a divided highway.
Lisa and Sofia Efthymiou, an American mum and daughter, have listed below a few of the differences between British and American words.
We have arranged the words in categories to make viewing easier for school work.
Clothes
In England, we would be embarrassed if people saw our pants. why?
|
British English |
American English |
|
Trousers |
Pants |
|
Pants / Underwear / Knickers |
Underwear / panties |
|
Jumper / Pullover / Sweater / |
Sweater |
|
Pinafore Dress |
Jumper |
|
Vest |
Undershirt |
|
Waistcoat |
Vest |
|
Wellington Boots / Wellies |
Galoshes |
|
Mac (slang for Macintosh) |
Rain Coat |
|
Plimsolls |
Gym Shoes |
|
Trainers / Plimsolls / Pumps |
Sneakers |
|
Braces |
Suspenders |
|
Dressing Gown |
Robe |
|
Nappy |
Diaper |
|
Pinny / Apron |
Apron |
|
Polo Neck |
Turtle Neck |
|
Dressing Gown |
Bath Robe |
|
Swimming costume / Cozzy |
Bathing Suit |
From: http://esl.about.com
