# abiding vs avoiding

> 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.

### avoiding
*verb · IPA /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/ · frequency rank #6,332*
present participle and gerund of avoid

## Source
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