stationery
nounpaper, pens, envelopes and other things for writing
Stationery has an e, like enelope and letter.
Stationery vs stationary
One letter changes the meaning. Use a picture to remember it: letters on one side, a standstill on the other.
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Quick answer
Stationery is paper, pens and envelopes. Stationary means not moving.
stationary
adjectivenot moving; standing still
Stationary has an a, like standing still.
The difference at a glance
| Word | Type | Means | Example | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| stationery | noun | paper, pens, envelopes and other things for writing | She bought notebooks and other stationery. | |
| stationary | adjective | not moving; standing still | The train was stationary for ten minutes. |
See each one in a sentence
noun
stationery
Examples
She bought notebooks and other stationery.
The shop sells beautiful stationery.
Common mistake
Not: I need to buy some stationary for school.
Say: I need to buy some stationery for school.
Pens and paper are stationery with an e.
adjective
stationary
Examples
The train was stationary for ten minutes.
Stay seated until the bus is stationary.
Common mistake
Not: The car was stationery at the lights.
Say: The car was stationary at the lights.
Not moving is stationary with an a.
Pick the right word
Fill the gap
Read the sentence, then choose the word that fits.
Now use them yourself
Write or say two sentences, one with each word, in a real conversation.