# anus vs APS

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### anus
*noun · IPA /ˈeɪ.nəs/ · frequency rank #20,835*
The external orifice of the rectum in most mammals, teleost fish, and many invertebrates, through which feces and flatus are ejected.

### APS
*name · frequency rank #24,655*
Initialism of Adult Protective Services (“social services provided to abused, neglected, or exploited older adults and adults with significant disabilities”).

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