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Cred (believe)

Cred

Latin credere: to believe, to trust.

Is Sana's story about a talking parrot credible, or just made up?

Incredible

So amazing it is hard to believe.

The view from the hill in Munnar was incredible.

Credit

Trust that you will pay later; also praise for something done.

The team gave Rohan credit for the winning idea.

Remember: Cred = believe: a credit card trusts you to pay; credentials make people believe you. Incredible ends in -ible, not -able.

Short lessonRootsMany English words are built on old Latin or Greek roots that carry a core meaning.

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