# adage vs aware

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### adage
*noun · IPA /ˈæd.ɪd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #30,675*
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.

### aware
*adjective · IPA /əˈwɛə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #1,712*
Vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

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