# angel vs angler

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### angel
*noun · IPA /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒl̩/ · frequency rank #3,277*
An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes.

### angler
*noun · IPA /ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #35,184*
A person who fishes with a hook and line.

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