Difference between Reed and Reed

What is the difference between Reed and Reed?

Reed as a noun is any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water. while Reed as a noun is , a spelling variant of reid.

Reed

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water. The hollow stem of these plants. Part of the mouthpiece of certain woodwind instruments, comprising of a thin piece of wood or metal which shakes very quickly to produce sound when a musician blows over it. A musical instrument such as the clarinet or oboe, which produces sound when a musician blows on the reed. (as a material)

Reed

Part of speech: proper noun

Definition: , a spelling variant of Reid.transferred from the surname.

Example sentence: I said three things when I woke up in Walter Reed. 'I love you.' 'Put me to work,' and 'You stink! Go shower!'

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