# bald vs bed

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bald
*adjective · IPA /bɔːld/ · frequency rank #9,137*
Having little or no hair, fur, or feathers.

### bed
*noun · IPA /ˈbɛd/ · frequency rank #893*
A piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep.

## Source
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