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24-10-2006, 09:29 PM   #1

Same meaning ~ Different name


With the help of Dandysmom and any other overseas member, thought we could start a thread where we "mean the same but say it different"!

Lift (E) ~ Elevator (US)



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24-10-2006, 09:33 PM   #2

Re: Same meaning ~ Different name


Boot (E), Trunk (US)



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24-10-2006, 09:37 PM   #3

Re: Same meaning ~ Different name


Petrol (E) Gas(US)



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24-10-2006, 09:42 PM   #4

Re: Same meaning ~ Different name


Biscuits (E) ..Cookies (US)



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24-10-2006, 09:51 PM   #5

Re: Same meaning ~ Different name


Pavement (E) - Sidewalk (US)



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24-10-2006, 09:53 PM   #6

Re: Same meaning ~ Different name


Nappy(E) Diaper(US)



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24-10-2006, 09:54 PM   #7

Re: Same meaning ~ Different name


First Floor (E) ..Second Floor (US)



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24-10-2006, 10:01 PM   #8

Re: Same meaning ~ Different name


Letterbox (E) - Mailbox (US)



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24-10-2006, 10:03 PM   #9

Re: Same meaning ~ Different name


Lorry(E) Truck(US)



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24-10-2006, 10:07 PM   #10

Re: Same meaning ~ Different name


Chips (E) - Fries (US)



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