Clipped Words
Some spellers
choose to write the clipped form of some words. A clipped word is a word
shortened by common use. Clipped words are favored because they are easier to
spell. The challenge occurs when students are asked to write the longer form of
a clipped word. Some common clipped words are listed below.
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ad -
advertisement
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memo -
memorandum
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auto -
automobile
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mike -
microphone
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bike -
bicycle
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mum -
chrysanthemum
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burger -
hamburger
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pen -
penitentiary
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bus -
omnibus
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phone -
telephone
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champ -
champion
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photo -
photograph
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con -
convict
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pike -
turnpike
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co-op -
cooperative
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plane -
airplane
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copter -
helicopter
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ref -
referee
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cuke -
cucumber
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rev -
revolution
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dorm -
dormitory
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rhino -
rhinoceros
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exam -
examination
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specs -
spectacles; specifications
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flu -
influenza
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stats -
statistics
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fridge -
refrigerator
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stereo -
stereophonics
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gas -
gasoline
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sub -
submarine
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grad -
graduate
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taxi -
taxicab
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gym -
gymnasium
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teen -
teenager
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hippo -
hippopotamus
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tie -
necktie
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lab -
laboratory
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tux -
tuxedo
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limo -
limousine
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typo -
typographicalerror
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lunch -
luncheon
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van -
caravan
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math -
mathematics
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vet -
veteran; veterinarian
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