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Chord vs. Cord
Chord
<noun>
- A group of notes (usually 3+) played at the same time
- example: That chord sounds great.
- A feeling or emotion
- example: She struck a chord.
Cord
<adjective>
- A string or rope-like object
- example: Can you pass me the extension cord?
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Words We Confuse >> RulesChord vs. Cord Examples
Examples
Chord
- What notes did you use to play that chord?
- That chord sounded great.
- We struck a chord.
- What was that chord?
Cord
- Pass me that extension cord.
- Where did you get that cord?
- Is that the phone cord?
- I'm looking for a power cord.