# ardent vs arent

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ardent
*adjective · IPA /ˈɑːdənt/ · frequency rank #20,036*
Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.

### arent
*adjective · IPA /ˈɑːɹɛnt/ · frequency rank #14,465*
Drying out, parching, withering.

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