The Brits and Americans have different accents and vocabulary. After many years of colonization, the English language evolved and new words and vocabulary appeared in the United States, and today British English differs substantially. Here are some of the more common words that are different depending on if you’re from America, or Britain.
US vs UK English words
Pavement vs Sidewalk
Bin vs Trash can
Petrol vs Gas
Pushchair (pram) vs Stroller
Pharmacy vs Drugstore
Lift vs Elevator
Jumper vs Sweater
Autumn vs Fall
Aubergine vs Eggplant
Aluminium vs Aluminum
ProGRESS vs PROgress
Crisps vs Chips
Conclusion
The English language is constantly evolving depending on where you live. As long as English learners understand the difference between the different accents they will be more capable of communicating with people that use each.
