Cite vs. site

What does cite mean?

Cite is a verb which means to refer to something as evidence for an argument, to praise something in a report for a brave act or to summon someone to appear in court. As a noun, cite refers to a citation.

For example:

• Did you cite all your sources?

What does site mean?

Site is a noun which means a specific location.

For example:

• Let’s head to the building site.

What’s the difference between cite and site?

Cite refers to a citation while site is a specific location.

For example:

• You must cite the source of ownership for the proposed building site in your application.