# abiding vs ailing

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### abiding
*adjective · IPA /əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/ · frequency rank #15,946*
Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast.

### ailing
*noun · IPA /ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/ · frequency rank #25,993*
An ailment.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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