# amuse vs anise

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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.

### anise
*noun · IPA /ˈæn.ɪs/ · frequency rank #44,060*
An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.

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