# analogue vs analogy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### analogue
*adjective · frequency rank #20,032*
Alternative spelling of analog.

### analogy
*noun · IPA /əˈnæləd͡ʒi/ · frequency rank #10,979*
A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.

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