# bilge vs binge

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bilge
*noun · IPA /bɪld͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #43,058*
The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a transition between the bottom and the sides.

### binge
*noun · IPA /bɪnd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #12,920*
A short period of excessive consumption, especially of food, alcohol, narcotics, etc.

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