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poplar ~ popular
[slightly different pronunciation]
“Poplar” (noun) is ‘a kind of tall, slender fast-growing tree and its wood’,
a poplar tree
e.g.
This table is made of poplar.
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“Popular” (adjective) means ‘liked, admired by many people; suited to the needs of people in general; common; cheap’,
one of several popular film stars
e.g.
This type of cooker is very popular these days; it’s cheap and convenient to use.
Marilyn Monroe was a very popular film star of yesteryear.
The name ‘Gandhi’ is popular with the masses all over the world.
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