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What words are spelled the same but have different meanings in US and England?

You're right, there are a few words that are spelled the same in the US and England but have different meanings! Here are some examples:

US English | UK English | Meaning in US English | Meaning in UK English

------- | -------- | -------- | --------

Fall | Autumn | The season after summer | To drop, to tumble, to decrease

Fanny | Bottom/bum | A woman's buttocks | A handbag

Pants | Trousers | Undergarments worn on the lower body | Long pants (usually for men)

Rubber | Eraser | A material made from vulcanized latex | A condom

Mad | Angry | Extremely angry | Crazy, insane

Gas | Petrol | Natural gas used as fuel | Gasoline

Candy | Sweets | Confectionery | Confectionery

Trash | Rubbish | Garbage | Garbage

This is just a small sampling! There are many other words with slightly different meanings depending on which side of the Atlantic you're on. Keep in mind that these differences are mainly in informal usage and may not be strictly universal.

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