Learn about the difference between the homophones: braid and brayed

Definitions

braid

Braid is a noun or verb that refers to a complex pattern created by intertwining three or more strands of hair, rope, or other materials.

Example

She wore her hair in a braid down her back.

Example

I learned how to braid my daughter's hair from a YouTube tutorial.

brayed

Brayed is a verb that refers to the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule.

Example

The donkey brayed loudly in the field.

Example

We could hear the mule braying from miles away.

Tips To Remember the Differences

Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:

To remember the difference between braid and brayed, think of the letter 'i' in braid as representing the two strands of hair being intertwined, while the letter 'e' in brayed represents the sound of the donkey's loud cry.