# amaze vs amuse

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### amaze
*verb · IPA /əˈmeɪz/ · frequency rank #22,572*
To fill (someone) with surprise and wonder; to astonish, to astound, to surprise.

### amuse
*verb · IPA /əˈmjuːz/ · frequency rank #24,652*
To entertain or occupy (someone or something) in a pleasant manner; to stir (someone) with pleasing emotions.

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