# acid vs axed

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### acid
*adjective · IPA /ˈæsɪd/ · frequency rank #3,272*
Sour, sharp, or biting to the taste; tart; having the taste of vinegar.

### axed
*verb · IPA /ækst/ · frequency rank #36,045*
simple past and past participle of ax (all etymologies and senses)

## Source
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