CURB vs KERB: top tips to help you remember the difference
Here are my top tips to learn the difference between CURB and KERB.
When to use CURBCURB means limit or restrain. It’s also the American English spelling of the British English word, KERB – meaning the edge of a pavement (or sidewalk).
You can use CURB in a sentence like this:
“CURB your spending habits before you get into debt!”
OR
“Avoid hitting the CURB when you park!”
When to use KERBKERB is a noun and the American English spelling of the British English word, CURB. It describes the raised edge of a pavement or path.
You can use KERB in a sentence like this:
“Parking on the KERB is bad for your tyres.”
OR
“Learner drivers often hit the KERB.”
Pro tipTo remember the difference, think of the popular American sitcom CURB Your Enthusiasm.
I hope these tips help you remember the difference between CURB and KERB in future!
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