PRINCIPAL vs. PRINCIPLE

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Today we look at another pair of words that are often confused in English. Today's words are pronounced the same, but have different spelling and have different meanings. 

Word 1: PRINCIPAL

Meaning: first in the order of importance.

Example 1: My principal reason for moving was to be closer to work. I spend much less time getting to and from work now.

Example 2: That country's principal export is oil.
  
Word 2: PRINCIPLE

Meaning 1: a basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works.

Example 3: This company works on the principle that all employees have the same rights.

Meaning 2: a moral rule or standard of good behaviour.

Example 4: I could never lie about Ziggurat's services to a potential client. It goes against my principles.

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