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irreversible vs irrevocable
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| irreversibleadjective/ˌɪr.ɪˈvɜːr.sə.bəl/ | Meaning Impossible to change back to how it was before. | Goes with — | Example The damage to the old forest may be irreversible. |
| irrevocableadjective/ɪˈrev.ə.kə.bəl/ | Meaning impossible to change or take back | Goes with irrevocable decision | Example Leaving the union was an irrevocable decision with long-term consequences. |
Which word fits?
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