# gage, gauge

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ɡeɪd͡ʒ/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### gage
*/ɡeɪd͡ʒ/*
To bind (someone) by pledge or security; to engage.

### gauge
*/ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/*
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/gage