# bearer vs beret

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bearer
*noun · IPA /ˈbɛəɹə/ · frequency rank #16,413*
One who, or that which, bears, sustains, or carries.

### beret
*noun · IPA /ˈbɛɹeɪ/ · frequency rank #31,873*
A type of round, brimless cap with a soft top and a headband to secure it to the head; usually culturally associated with France.

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