# bench vs branch

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bench
*noun · IPA /bɛnt͡ʃ/ · frequency rank #3,671*
A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.

### branch
*noun · IPA /bɹɑːnt͡ʃ/ · frequency rank #2,569*
The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.

## Source
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