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trustee vs trusty
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| trusteenoun/trʌsˈtiː/ | Meaning a person or member of a group who manages money or property for someone else or for an organization | Goes with board of trustees | Example The trustees of the museum voted to accept the donation. |
| trustyadjective/ˈtrʌs.ti/ | Meaning Reliable and good for a long time, so you can depend on it. | Goes with — | Example He fixed the old fence with his trusty hammer and a few nails. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The board of meets four times a year.