# agape vs agar

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### agape
*adjective · IPA /əˈɡeɪp/ · frequency rank #44,043*
In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention; as with mouth hanging open.

### agar
*noun · IPA /ˈeɪ.ɡə/ · frequency rank #28,103*
A gelatinous substance obtained from red algae, especially Gracilaria species, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive.

## Source
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