English terminology
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Many English words vary in meaning "across the pond". American English terms often have different meanings from their counterparts in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
| term | American meaning | UK meaning |
|---|---|---|
| large vehicle | truck | lorry |
| small room that goes up | elevator | lift |
| french fries | chips | ||
| chips | crisps | ||
| knocked up | made pregnant | tapped on door (like "rang up") |
