Different words...
The 2 varieties of English use different terms to describe the same thing. Here’s a list of British words with their American equivalents:
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Different spellings...
There are a few differences between British and American English. One difference is the spelling of vocabulary. The words have the same use and meaning however, they are spelt differently!
British English American English British English American English
Biscuit Cookie Sweets Candy
Bill Check Railway Railroad
Car Park Parking lot Petrol Gas
Cinema Movies Post Mail
Chips Fries Pavement Sidewalk
Crisps Potato Chips Pants Underpants
Driving Licence Driver’s Licence Lorry Truck or Semi
Estate Agent Real Estate Agent Lift Elevator
Flat Tyre Flat tire Ground Floor First Floor
British English American English British English American English
Biscuit Cookie Sweets Candy
Bill Check Railway Railroad
Car Park Parking lot Petrol Gas
Cinema Movies Post Mail
Chips Fries Pavement Sidewalk
Crisps Potato Chips Pants Underpants
Driving Licence Driver’s Licence Lorry Truck or Semi
Estate Agent Real Estate Agent Lift Elevator
Flat Tyre Flat tire Ground Floor First Floor
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