# Abel vs ACL

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Abel
*name · IPA /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ · frequency rank #15,314*
The son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain.

### ACL
*noun · frequency rank #17,750*
Initialism of anterior cruciate ligament.

## Source
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