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Word Differences in US



Some words are called differntly in US, as compared to other countries, like India.
Here is a word list of such words, though it will be updated, as we come across more words.

India Version - US version
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Coriander - Cilantro

Curd - Yogurt

Finger Chips - French Fries

Milk - Powder Cream

Lady Finger - Okra

Brinjal - Egg Plant

Capsicum - Green Peppers

Groundnuts - Peanuts

Cold Drink - Soda

Corn Flour - Corn Starch

Toffee - Candy

Bill - Check

Tinned Food - Canned Food

Biscuit - Cookies

Petrol - Gas

Bonnet - Hood of a car

Petrol pump - Gas station

Dickey of car - Trunk of car

Horn - Honk

Stepeny - Spare Tire

Crossroad - Cross street

Cycle - Bike

Highways - Freeways

Puncture - Flat tire

Cupboards - Closet

City - Downtown

Flat - Apartment

Taxi - Cab

Lift - Elevator

Tap - Faucet

Ticket - Fine[police gives u]

Police - Cops

Suzi(Rava for Rava dosa) - Semolina

Masoor/ Dal - Lentil

Sandwich Stall - Deli

Football - Soccer

American football (Rugby) - Football

Solid - Substantial

Ltd. - Inc.

Transistor - Radio

Two-in-One - Boom box

Goggles - Sunglasses

Cooling glass - Sunglasses

Toilet - Restroom

Guest house - Motel

Current - Electricity

$20 Note - $20 Bill

Cell - Battery

Torch - Flashlight

Rubber - Eraser

Picture - Snap

Mixee - Mixer

Dustbin - Trash can

Beggar - Panhandler

IBM-Compatible - IBM-Clone

Inflammable - Flammable

Mess - Dorm cafeteria

Hotel - Restaurant

Restaurant Bill - Restaurant Check

Picture - Movie

Talkies - Movies

To fix - To install

To repair - To fix

Pram - Stroller

Creche [Baby sitting] - Day care

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Keep watching this space for more additions..!!



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