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British English vs. American English

England and America are two countries separated by the same language.

—George Bernard Shaw

This section highlights some of the differences between British English and American English. Although both forms are used widely, it is advisable to decide on one and be consistent throughout your writing.

Differences in Spelling

British   American
advise (verb)
advice (noun) 		  advice (noun & verb)
catalogue   catalog
centre   center
cheque   check
favourite   favorite
grey   gray
honour   honor
mould   mold
programme   program
storey   story

Differences in Terminology

British   American
biscuit   cookie
current account   checking account
flat   apartment
football   soccer
full stop   period
holiday   vacation
potato chips   french fries
post code   zip code
postgraduate student   graduate student
queue   line
rubbish   trash
trousers   pants