# above vs absolve

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### above
*preposition · IPA /əˈbʌv/ · frequency rank #629*
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.

### absolve
*verb · IPA /əbˈzɒlv/ · frequency rank #35,601*
To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.).

## Source
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