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The siege of "seige": a common slip-up in writing
Anwar Kareem 31/10/2024, 09:46English.me team member
What kind of error is it?
Spelling error
Why do people make this mistake?
The error occurs because of the confusion in vowel order, as "i" and "e" can sometimes be challenging to remember in English spelling.
What is correct?
The correct spelling is "siege".
Examples of correct usage
- The army laid siege to the city.
- After a long siege, the castle fell.
- The defenders successfully resisted the siege.
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