# animating vs animation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### animating
*adjective · frequency rank #38,282*
Enlivening.

### animation
*noun · IPA /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #5,290*
The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.

## Source
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