Curb vs Kerb

Curb vs Kerb

Curb (UK English) – to restrain, limit, or keep in hold

For e.g.:

1. The government should introduce strict rules to curb the recent increase in gold smuggling.

2. Simi has to curb her interest in drawing and drop out of drawing classes because her academics are suffering.

Kerb (UK English) – It is a raised platform on the road between the road and the footpath.

For e.g.:

1. Arun fell on the road and hit his head on the kerb, and he had to get stitches for the wound.

2. All kerbs on the roads in the university campus are painted red.

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1. The _________ (curb/kerb) is too high for older pedestrians to walk.
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2. There are traffic ______ (curbs/kerbs) at MG Road today, as the Prime Minister is visiting the city.
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3. Vijay had to ________ (curb/kerb) his antics after his ‘dance’ broke a crystal vase.
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4. Yesterday, I saw a car parked on the road with its rear wheels on the road and front wheels on the ________ (curb/kerb).
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5. Recession forced many companies to _________ (curb/kerb) the yearly incentives of employees.
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