# analogy vs apology

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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.

### apology
*noun · IPA /əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ · frequency rank #6,541*
An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).

## Source
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