Racket vs. Racquet
In this lesson, we've decided to tell you all there is about the differences and similarities between these two words. Well, wanna join me?
What Is Their Main Difference?
They both indicate an object we use for playing tennis. However, 'racket' is the American spelling, whereas, 'racquet' is the British spelling.
Differences
They both indicate the object used to play tennis with. However, 'racket' is the American spelling, whereas, 'racquet' is the British spelling. Look at the examples below:
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Lisa, Ask mom where she left the tennis
Similarities
They both indicate the item we use to play tennis. Check out the following examples:
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Her, you can use her
Are They Interchangeable?
Most native speakers use these two interchangeably. Compare:
✓ He beat the child with a
✓ He beat the child with a
As you can see, both examples are correct.