# angling vs arguing

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### angling
*noun · frequency rank #28,450*
A form of fishing, with a rod, line and angle (hook) for recreation or sport.

### arguing
*verb · IPA /ˈɑː(ɹ).ɡju.ɪŋ/ · frequency rank #4,653*
present participle and gerund of argue

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