Edit This Grammar Lesson: Peal vs. Peel
- Steve Gamel
- 12 hours ago
- 2 min read
Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. Today's topic is: Peal vs. Peel.
Do you know the difference between them?
Most people reading this might respond with a resounding "YES!" However, these are examples of homophones—words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. And they confuse more people than you might think.
Let's clear up any lingering confusion, shall we?
Peal is used to describe sudden and repeated ringing or sounds.
The church bells rang out in a joyful peal.
A sudden peal of thunder shook the room.
Her joke resulted in a peal of laughter from the crowd.
Peel commonly refers to the action of removing the outer layer of something. It can also mean to leave or break away from a group or speed away quickly.
Please peel the potatoes.
His car peeled out of the parking lot.
The wallpaper is starting to peel.
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