Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog post, we will discuss board vs. bored. Do you know the difference between them?
Board and Bored are examples of homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. And they trip more people up than you think.
So, let's dive right in, shall we?
Board has a few meanings. It can mean a flat piece of material such as wood. It can also be used when talking about getting on or into something, such as boarding a boat. It also refers to a league, association, or governing body.
* He covered the hole with three wooden boards.
* The board will review your request shortly.
* You and your party can board the boat now.
Bored simply means to lack interest in something.
* I have never been that bored in all my life.
* The movie was unbelievably boring.
* I was bored to tears.
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