English to American translation
This gives some basic words for those who are reading and are American as some words are English words. Most American words are still used by English readers but not all English words are read by Americans. The list works two ways.
For a more detailed list
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the list or items are wrong then please use the forum and make suggestions.
I will try to keep the list updated.
|
English
(UK) |
English
(US) |
|
Flat |
Apartment |
|
Boot (of car) |
Trunk |
|
Bonnet (of car) |
Hood |
|
Football |
Soccer |
|
Pound (£), pence (p) |
Dollar ($), cents (c) rate not the same though |
|
Chips |
Fries |
|
Crisps |
Chips |
|
Trousers |
Pants |
|
Pants |
Underwear |
|
Lift |
Elevator |
|
Programme |
Program |
|
Grey |
Gray |
|
Colour |
Color |
|
Chemist |
Drug store |
|
Shop |
Store |
|
Torch |
Flashlight |
|
Lorry |
Truck |
|
Trainers |
Sneakers |
|
Path |
Sidewalk |
| Petrol | Gas |