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There are two words that sound the same but with different meanings :
DISCREET - private, circumspect, unobtrusive (a discreet affair, being discreet, using discretion)
DISCRETE - differentiated, distinct (discrete frequencies, discrete pitch)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoThere are two separate words that mean entirely different things.
The spelling discreetly means secretly, privately, or confidentially.
The spelling discretely means separately, or individually, in an unconnected way.
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∙ 13y agoThe correct spelling discreetly means privately, secretly, or inconspicuously.
The homophone, sound-alike word, is discretely, meaning separately or distinctly.
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∙ 13y agoThe two words mean two different things - "discreetly" means "in a private manner", while discretely means "as a separately counted unit".
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∙ 12y agoThe correct spelling is from discreet, spelled discretion (privacy, secrecy).
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∙ 13y agoSecretly
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What is a sentence using the word discreet?
(discreet means like secretive, or circumspect)Trying to be discreet, I slipped the note into his locker.Hotels that host celebrities will often be discreet about their guests' actions.A discreet inquiry was made about the boy's family situation at home.
What does the word indescretion mean?
It comes from the verb to be discreet. An indiscretion is something someone did that was not discreet.
What is the abstract noun for discreet?
The abstract noun form of the adjective 'discreet' is discreetness.A related abstract noun is discretion.
What is adjective of discretion?
The adjective form of the word "discretion" is "discreet."
What is prefix of discreet?
undiscreet.
Sentences using the word discreet?
This information is very Discreet. discreet news were leaked.
What is the homophone for discreet?
The homophone for discreet is discrete.
What is a sentence using the word discreet?
(discreet means like secretive, or circumspect)Trying to be discreet, I slipped the note into his locker.Hotels that host celebrities will often be discreet about their guests' actions.A discreet inquiry was made about the boy's family situation at home.
What is discreet in Tagalog term?
Tagalog translation of DISCREET: mahinahon
How do you use discreet in a sentence?
I really was hoping for a more discreet answer.
When was DiscReet Records created?
DiscReet Records was created in 1973.
When did DiscReet Records end?
DiscReet Records ended in 1979.
How do you make discreet a noun?
Noun forms for the adjective discreet are discreetnessand discretion.
What is the noun of the adjective discreet?
The noun forms of the adjective 'discreet' are discreetness and discretion.
Actress in the always discreet tv advert?
Actress in the always discreet tv advert?
What is the duration of The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
The duration of The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is 1.7 hours.
What does the word indescretion mean?
It comes from the verb to be discreet. An indiscretion is something someone did that was not discreet.
