# absurd vs assure

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### absurd
*adjective · IPA /əbˈsɜːd/ · frequency rank #7,639*
Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.

### assure
*verb · IPA /əˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #6,438*
To make sure and secure; ensure.

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