# adult vs amulet

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### adult
*noun · IPA /ˈæd.ʌlt/ · frequency rank #1,654*
An animal that is full-grown.

### amulet
*noun · IPA /ˈæm.jə.lɪt/ · frequency rank #29,159*
A religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing cultural or magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, or evil spirits.

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