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Example British word counterpart of American word?

Here are some examples of British word counterparts of American words:

General:

* American: apartment British: flat

* American: gasoline British: petrol

* American: candy British: sweets

* American: truck British: lorry

* American: fall (season) British: autumn

* American: sidewalk British: pavement

* American: trash can British: bin

* American: cell phone British: mobile phone

* American: cookie British: biscuit

* American: sneakers British: trainers

Food:

* American: chips British: crisps

* American: french fries British: chips

* American: pop British: fizzy drink

* American: jelly British: jam

* American: zucchini British: courgette

Other:

* American: gotten British: got

* American: gotten British: got

* American: mom British: mum

* American: vacation British: holiday

* American: bathroom British: toilet

* American: check British: queue

This is just a small sample, and there are many other differences in vocabulary between British and American English. It's worth noting that regional variations within the UK can also exist.

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