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Libary vs. Library: What's the Difference?

Edited by Aimie Carlson || By Janet White || Published on October 10, 2023
"Libary" is incorrect; the correct spelling is "Library," a place where collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music are kept for use.

Key Differences

Remember the word “Library” has a “brary” in it, think “brrr,” it’s a place with a lot of cool books.
Think of “Libra,” a zodiac sign represented by scales, and add “ry” for “Library,” balancing a wealth of information.
Visualizing a “librarian” within the “library” can help remember the right spelling.
Note the middle “r” in Library, linking it to “reading.”
Every time you write “Library,” visualize the books, ensuring the addition of the “r” after “b.”
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Libary and Library Definitions

Libary

Libary is an incorrect spelling of Library.

Library

Library can also denote a set of similar things like a software library.
The software library includes various tools and applications.

Library

Library is a collection of books, periodicals, and other informational materials.
The town's library has a vast collection of novels.

Library

Library refers to a room or building where collections are kept.
Students were studying in the library for their finals.

Library

Library can be a collection of films, recorded music, etc.
The library had a diverse collection of DVDs and CDs.
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Library

A place in which reading materials, such as books, periodicals, and newspapers, and often other materials such as musical and video recordings, are kept for use or lending.

Library

A collection of such materials, especially when systematically arranged.

Library

A room in a private home for such a collection.

Library

An institution or foundation maintaining such a collection.

Library

A series of books issued by a publisher.

Library

A collection of standard routines used in computer programs, usually stored as an executable file.

Library

A collection of cloned DNA sequences whose location and identity can be established by mapping the genome of a particular organism.

Library

A collection of proteins generated from the collected DNA sequences that express them, used for tracking metabolic functions of proteins in diseases such as cancer, for the synthesis of new drugs, and for other proteomics research.

Library

An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various other services for its users.

Library

(by extension) Any institution that lends out its goods for use by the public or a community.

Library

A collection of books or other forms of stored information.

Library

An equivalent collection of analogous information in a non-printed form, e.g. record library.

Library

A room dedicated to storing books.

Library

(computer programming) A collection of software routines that provide functionality to be incorporated into or used by a computer program.

Library

(genetics) A collection of DNA material from a single organism or relative to a single disease.

Library

(card games) The deck or draw pile.

Library

A considerable collection of books kept for use, and not as merchandise; as, a private library; a public library.

Library

A building or apartment appropriated for holding such a collection of books.

Library

A room where books are kept;
They had brandy in the library

Library

A collection of literary documents or records kept for reference or borrowing

Library

A depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study

Library

(computing) a collection of standard programs and subroutines that are stored and available for immediate use

Library

A building that houses a collection of books and other materials

Library

Library implies an organized collection of resources.
The library offers a range of services, including book loans and research assistance.

FAQs

Which vowel is used before Library?

The vowel "a" is used before library; “a library.”

What is the verb form of Library?

Library is a noun, and it does not have a verb form.

What is the singular form of Library?

Library.

Which conjunction is used with Library?

Any conjunction can be used with Library, depending on the sentence structure.

Why is it called Library?

It is called a library because it is derived from the Latin word "liber," meaning book, and it is a collection or place housing books.

What is the root word of Library?

The root word of Library is the Latin word "liber," which means book.

What is the plural form of Library?

Libraries.

Which preposition is used with Library?

The preposition “in” is often used with Library, as in “in the library.”

Is Library a noun or adjective?

Library is a noun.

What is the pronunciation of Library?

Library is pronounced as /ˈlaɪbreri/.

Is Library an adverb?

No, Library is not an adverb.

What part of speech is Library?

Library is a noun.

What is the opposite of Library?

There is no exact opposite for Library.

What is the second form of Library?

Library does not have forms as it is a noun.

Which article is used with Library?

The articles "a" or "the" can be used with Library.

Is Library a negative or positive word?

Library is a neutral word.

How many syllables are in Library?

Library has three syllables.

What is another term for Library?

Another term for Library is “archive” or “repository.”

Is Library an abstract noun?

No, Library is a concrete noun as it refers to a physical place or collection.

Is Library a vowel or consonant?

The word Library contains both vowels and consonants.

Is Library a collective noun?

No, Library is not a collective noun.

Is the Library term a metaphor?

No, Library is not typically used as a metaphor, but like all words, it can be used metaphorically in creative writing.

Is the word Library imperative?

No, Library is a noun and is not used in the imperative mood.

Is Library a countable noun?

Yes, Library is a countable noun.

How is Library used in a sentence?

"Many students find the library to be a quiet place to study and complete their assignments."

How do we divide Library into syllables?

Li-brar-y.

What is a stressed syllable in Library?

The first syllable "Li" is stressed in Library.

Which determiner is used with Library?

Determiners like “the,” “this,” “that,” “my,” “his,” “her,” can be used with Library.

What is the first form of Library?

Library does not have forms as it is a noun.

What is the third form of Library?

Library does not have forms as it is a noun.
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