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AichSmize t1_iy9wv37 wrote

Reply to comment by Crystal1501 in [WP] You are a superhero whose civilian identity is a teacher. One student asked if you could tutor them after school, and you agreed. After it was over, you escorted them to the front of the school for their parent to pick them up... and you see your nemesis waiting by the car. by SomeSortOfUser

Good one. I do have one nitpick, though. Principle vs Principal.

The principle of the matter is...

The principal of the school is...

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Crystal1501 t1_iy9xnad wrote

I'm British. One word which always confuses me is 'center' and 'centre'. Appreciate the reply though! And I'm glad you liked it!

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AichSmize t1_iya7gnx wrote

Hi /u/Crystal1501, unlike principal vs principle, 'center' and 'centre' mean the same. The difference is American vs British spelling, just like recognize vs recognise or labor vs labour.

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Crystal1501 t1_iya7ozp wrote

Just saying some words just trip me haha. I mean, we don't have a principal in the UK to my knowledge.

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Futatossout t1_iyd7jle wrote

Headmaster or Dean would probably be equivalent.

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bloflorn t1_iyanm2r wrote

Close, but technically untrue by my understanding. I believe center is like the center of a circle, meaning the middle, whereas centre is like a building or place, as in a Mental Health Centre. Typical speaking, you're right with the British v. American spellings though when we switch a letter or two around or add/subtract, that's usually all it is. Like with Grey and Gray, or Color and Colour.

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