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discrete and discreet

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JackyB Tue 28-Mar-17 18:43:11

I've looked it up and forgotten it again. Several times. So probably I've misused it at some point. Thanks for the reminder!

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Jayanna9040 Tue 28-Mar-17 18:01:25

I know the difference too. But I still got it wrong the other day blush

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Luckygirl Tue 28-Mar-17 17:54:37

Yes - discrete means specific and discreet means not blabbing your mouth off!

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TriciaF Tue 28-Mar-17 17:39:53

Who knows the difference? I didn't until I looked it up.

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