# beat vs bend

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### beat
*noun · IPA /biːt/ · frequency rank #1,042*
A stroke; a blow.

### bend
*verb · IPA /bɛnd/ · frequency rank #5,762*
To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.

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