One more question. Please explain the difference between Discreet and Discrete.

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Native 7610

Discreet - cautious, sensible;

Discrete - detached, separate.

Examples:

You should be discreet with your comments at funerals.

The Lego building set contained 400 discrete pieces.

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tiffy 7350

discreet adj. Showing discernment or judgement in the guidance of one’s own speech and action; judicious, prudent, circumspect, cautious; often esp. that can be silent when speech would be inconvenient.    

Example: Sometimes, we need to be discreet when talking to a rape victim.

discrete adj. Separate, detached from others, individually distinct. Opposed to continuous.

Example: James strongly believed that his car has a discrete value than his house.

sources: Daily Writing Tips| Learn English with Pictures

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