# beam vs beg

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### beam
*noun · IPA /biːm/ · frequency rank #5,659*
Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.

### beg
*verb · IPA /ˈbɛɡ/ · frequency rank #6,544*
To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.

## Source
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