Edit This Grammar Lesson: Gate vs. Gait
- Steve Gamel
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. Today's topic is: Gate vs. Gait.
Do you know the difference?
Many people think they know the difference. However, these are two commonly confused words. Although they sound very similar, they have different meanings—and using the wrong one can completely change what you're trying to say (or write).
Let's clear up any lingering confusion.
Gate is a movable barrier that opens or closes an entrance or exit.
Please open the metal gate.
The gate is blocking me in.
Look at that wrought-iron gate.
Gait refers to a person's or animal's manner or pattern of walking or moving.
The dog's uneven gait can only mean he is injured.
The therapist helped me improve my gait.
The horse's gait slowed to a gentle trot.
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