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False Friends: British English vs. American English

Below is a list of words used in Britain to describe everyday nouns that have a different meaning in American English. Can you provide the correct American English equivalent?
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Last updated: June 14, 2021
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First submittedJune 14, 2021
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British English
American English
trainers
sneakers
jumper / pullover
sweater
pavement
sidewalk
braces
suspenders
chips
french fries
crisps
potato chips
biscuit
cookie
football
soccer
torch
flashlight
flat
apartment
chemist
drugstore / pharmacy
nappy
diaper
rubber
eraser
holiday
vacation
lift
elevator
cpgatbyu
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Level 84
Jun 14, 2021
*biscuit

*flashlight

Gyovhne
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Level 65
Jun 14, 2021
Oops. Corrected. Thank you.
Soph1
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Level 48
Jun 14, 2021
Ha. Suspenders is on a different part of the body in the UK.
Gyovhne
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Level 65
Jun 14, 2021
Do explain. What are suspenders in the UK?
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