Do you know that mobile phones are referred to as cell phones too? Do you know petrol is called gasoline in some parts of the world?
Listed below are 19 words that are used to depict the same thing, but in two different languages, i.e. British English and American English.
British English: American English
Aeroplane- Airplane
Angry- Mad
Barrister- Lawyer
Bill- Cheque
Chips- Fries
Clever- Smart
Dialling code- Area code
Dustbin- Garbage can
Flat- Apartment
Football- Soccer
Ill- Sick
Lift- Elevator
Pavement- Sidewalk
Petrol- Gasoline
Sweets- Candy
Tap- Faucet
Timetable- Schedule
Toilet- Washroom
Windscreen- Windshield
Source: indiatoday.in
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