wood, would

wood - /wʊd/ 

would - /wʊd/ 

• If you had wood, would you build a birdhouse?
• She asked if he would carve the wood into a sculpture.
• The fireplace needs dry wood; would you bring some from the shed?
• I wonder if this old wood would burn well in the campfire.
• Would you believe that this table is made entirely of recycled wood?
• The carpenter promised he would use the best wood for the furniture.
• If it were my choice, I would avoid cutting down that wood.
• He said he would build a fence if the wood wasn’t so expensive.
• Would you know where to find cedar wood for the deck project?
• The wood seemed fragile, but he would trust the craftsman’s skill.

Pronunciation Note:

    • Wood: /wʊd/ — Refers to material from trees or a forest.

    • Would: /wʊd/ — A modal verb indicating a hypothetical or polite request.

warm, worm

warm - /wɔrm/

worm - /wɜrm/

• I found a worm in the garden while enjoying the warm sunlight.
• The early bird catches the worm on a warm summer morning.
• She felt a warm sensation on her hand as the little worm crawled over it.
• On the warm forest floor, a worm wriggled its way through the moist soil.
• The warm compost pile was the perfect home for a worm to thrive.
• He watched the worm burrow into the ground while sipping his warm coffee.
• During the warm spring rain, the worm emerged from the ground.
• The biology teacher explained how a worm prefers a damp environment, not necessarily warm temperatures.
• As the warm breeze blew, the worm was busy feeding on the fallen leaves.
• They debated whether the warm weather affected the activity of the worm in the garden.

Pronunciation Note:

    • Warm: /wɔrm/ — Refers to heat or a pleasant temperature.

    • Worm: /wɜrm/ — A soft-bodied, legless invertebrate, often found in soil. 

burrow - /ˈbʌrəʊ/ - норка, червоточина

tea, tie

tea - /tiː/

tie - /taɪ/

• He spilled his tea while trying to fix his crooked tie.
• Before the meeting, she sipped her tea and adjusted her tie in the mirror.
• The tea party ended early when his tie got caught in the door.
• He ordered green tea at the café while deciding which tie to wear for the wedding.
• The wind was so strong that it blew his tie into his cup of tea.
• She bought a patterned tie for her dad and a box of herbal tea for herself.
• During the picnic, they had iced tea, and he used his tie as a napkin.
• He loosened his tie and poured himself a cup of tea after a long day at work.
• The waiter complimented his stylish tie while serving the freshly brewed tea.
• She wrapped the gift box with a bow tie and included a selection of exotic teas inside.

Pronunciation Note:

    • Tea: /tiː/ — Refers to the beverage made by steeping leaves, or the plant itself.

    • Tie: /taɪ/ — Refers to a necktie or the act of fastening something.

riposte, repost

riposte - /rɪˈpoʊst/

repost - /riːˈpoʊst/

• Her sharp riposte to the criticism went viral, prompting her followers to repost it widely.
• When the politician faced tough questions, his riposte was so clever that journalists began to repost the exchange online.
• The comedian’s riposte to the heckler was so quick and witty that fans couldn’t resist a repost on their social media feeds.
• After crafting a perfect riposte to a rude comment, she decided to repost the thread for others to see.
• The writer’s clever riposte in the interview gained traction when a fan decided to repost the video clip.
• His riposte to the troll was so on-point that it instantly became a popular repost on discussion forums.
• The influencer’s sarcastic riposte to a follower’s comment was followed by a humorous repost of the conversation on her story.
• The journalist’s riposte to the accusation was quoted in numerous articles, with many choosing to repost the highlight.
• During the debate, her riposte silenced her opponent, and supporters were quick to repost the moment.
• The riposte in the meme was so relatable that it garnered millions of likes and reposts across platforms.

Pronunciation Note:

    • Riposte: /rɪˈpoʊst/ — A quick, sharp reply, often clever or witty.

    • Repost: /riːˈpoʊst/ — To post something again, often on digital platforms.

heckler -  /ˈhek(ə)lər/ - критикан

pour, poor

pour - /pɔr/

poor - /pɔr/

• The bartender began to pour the wine for the poor man who couldn’t afford a full meal.
• She decided to pour her heart out to help the poor children in the shelter.
• As the rain continued to pour outside, the poor stray dog found shelter under the porch.
• The wealthy host asked the waiter to pour a drink for his poor guest.
• It’s sad to see the poor villagers struggle while they watch the rich pour money into useless luxuries.
• He wanted to pour some water on the dry plants, but the poor watering can had a hole in it.
• The teacher told the students to pour their energy into helping the poor in their community.
• When she saw the poor state of the kitchen, she decided to pour all her effort into renovating it.
• The kind man stopped to pour a cup of soup for the poor woman on the street corner.
• The poor child cried as the rain began to pour heavily on their way home.

Pronunciation Note:

    • Pour: Pronounced /pɔr/ or /pɔːr/, meaning to flow or cause a liquid to flow in a stream.

    • Poor: Pronounced the same as pour in many American accents (/pɔr/ or /pʊr/), meaning lacking money or resources. However, in some accents, it may have a slightly more rounded vowel.

port, pot

port - /pɔːrt/

pot - /pɑːt/

• The sailors unloaded crates of tea at the port and brewed some in a large pot.
• At the seaside café near the port, she ordered a pot of clam chowder.
• The chef used spices imported from the port to season the stew in the pot.
• He carried a small pot of flowers as a gift while waiting at the ferry port.
• The old teapot displayed at the museum had once traveled through the city's main port.
• They brewed coffee in a camping pot while watching ships arrive at the port.
• During the storm, the ship had to dock at a nearby port while passengers huddled over a pot of hot soup.
• The merchant sold pottery and crafts from his stall near the bustling port.
• She accidentally dropped her pot of chili when the ship rocked while docking at the port.
• The teapot, shaped like a ship, reminded her of the harbor near the port.

Pronunciation Note:

    • Port: /pɔːrt/ - Refers to a harbor for ships or the left side of a ship.

    • Pot: /pɑːt/ — Refers to a container used for cooking or holding liquids.

crate - /kreɪt/ - ящик

clam - /klam/ - моллюск  

chowder - /ˈtʃaʊdə/ - похлебка 

stew - /stjuː/ - тушиться, тушенное

pet, pat

pet - /pɛt/

pat - /pæt/

• She gave her pet dog a gentle pat on the head.
• Don’t forget to pat your pet cat when you feed it.
• The vet advised us to pat our pet calmly to reduce its anxiety.
• After a long day, he sat down to pet the dog and pat its fluffy tail.
• If you want to calm the pet rabbit, give it a soft pat on the back.
• He rescued the stray kitten and decided to keep it as his pet after giving it a reassuring pat.
• The child was learning to gently pat his new pet turtle without scaring it.
• At the petting zoo, she wanted to pat every pet, from the goats to the sheep.
• The bird flapped its wings excitedly when she tried to pat her unusual pet.
• Her favorite routine was to pat her loyal pet horse before riding it into the fields.

Pronunciation Note:

    • Pet: /pɛt/ — Refers to a domesticated animal or the act of stroking affectionately.

    • Pat: /pæt/ — Refers to a gentle tap or stroke with the hand, often as a gesture of affection or reassurance.

peak, pick, peek

peak - /piːk/

peek - /piːk/

pick - /pɪk/

• At the peak of the mountain, she stopped to pick a flower and take a quick peek at the breathtaking view.
• You can reach the peak if you pick the right trail and sneak a peek at the map along the way.
• The hiker enjoyed the view at the peak, where he could pick berries and peek at the valley below.
• During the peak of the concert, the photographer tried to pick the best moment to take a peek backstage.
• She climbed to the peak, hoping to pick out landmarks and sneak a peek at the neighboring town.
• The teacher reached the peak of frustration when her students tried to pick answers by taking a peek at each other’s papers.
• At sunrise, the climbers reached the peak, each stopping to pick a spot to peek at the rising sun.
• The salesperson said that if you pick this binocular, you can take a better peek at the peak of the mountain.
• The bird rested on the peak of the roof, watching the child pick up seeds and sneak a peek at the garden.
• At the peak of the holiday season, shoppers often pick gifts while trying to sneak a peek at sale prices.

Pronunciation Note:

• Peak: /piːk/ - The highest point or top of something.
• Peek: /piːk/ - A quick or furtive glance.
• Pick: /pɪk/ - To choose or select.

    

laud, loud, load

laud - /lɔːd/

loud - /laʊd/

load - /loʊd/

• The audience began to loudly laud the singer for her performance as she helped the crew load the equipment.
• The teacher gave laud to the student who spoke loud enough to be heard while helping carry the heavy load of books.
• Despite the loud noise from the construction, the workers were lauded for managing to load the materials efficiently.
• She sang so loud that the neighbors came to laud her talent, though they had to help her load the truck for her next gig.
• The team earned loud cheers and laud from the crowd as they worked together to load the trophies onto the bus.
• The speaker was lauded for his powerful words, even though his loud voice made it hard to load the audio recording properly.
• After a loud round of applause, the actor was lauded for his role and helped load props backstage.
• The coach gave laud to his players for their loud enthusiasm and willingness to load the team van with gear.
• The priest’s sermon received laud from the congregation, even as loud singing filled the church while they prepared to load donations.
• The loud announcement was followed by laud for the volunteers, who stayed late to load the relief supplies into the truck.

Pronunciation Note:

    • Laud: /lɔːd/ — To praise or commend someone highly.

    • Loud: /laʊd/ — Producing a lot of sound; not quiet.

    • Load: /loʊd/ — A weight or quantity to be carried, or the act of carrying or packing items.

crush, crash

crush - /krʌʃ/

crash  - /kræʃ/

    

• The soda can got a crush after the car crash in the parking lot.
• He had a crush on her but feared his dreams would crash if he confessed.
• The rollercoaster gave her a thrill, but the sudden crash at the end felt like a heart crush.
• During the concert, the crowd’s crush near the stage caused a minor crash with the equipment.
• Don’t crush the box, or the fragile items might crash to the floor.
• The stock market crash left many investors feeling the emotional crush of financial loss.
• After the crash, the firefighters had to crush parts of the car to rescue the driver.
• She felt the crush of guilt after hearing about the crash she accidentally caused.
• The glass might crash to the ground if you crush the box it’s packed in.
• He tried to crush his nerves before the flight, but the thought of a crash kept him tense.

Pronunciation Note:

    • Crush: /krʌʃ/ — To press or squeeze something, or a romantic infatuation.

    • Crash: /kræʃ/ — To collide, fall, or fail with a loud noise.

crush - 1) раздавить, сломить, сокрушить, 2) увлечение, влюбленность (schoolgirl crush – девичья школьная влюбленность)

crash - крушение