Difference between Pretence and Pretense

What is the difference between Pretence and Pretense?

Pretence as a noun is an act of pretending or pretension; a false claim or pretext. while Pretense as a noun is a false or hypocritical profession, as, under pretense of friendliness; sham, pretext, claim; an effort to give some appearance or mislead.

Pretence

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An act of pretending or pretension; a false claim or pretext.

Example sentence: If we can but prevent the government from wasting the labours of the people, under the pretence of taking care of them, they must become happy.

Pretense

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A false or hypocritical profession, as, under pretense of friendliness; sham, pretext, claim; an effort to give some appearance or mislead.

Example sentence: If there is no hell, a good many preachers are obtaining money under false pretenses.

We hope you now know whether to use Pretence or Pretense in your sentence.

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