# bottling vs butting

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bottling
*noun · frequency rank #23,479*
A batch of bottled liquids, as from a single vat, barrel, or seasonal growth.

### butting
*verb · IPA /ˈbʌtɪŋ/ · frequency rank #43,550*
present participle and gerund of butt

## Source
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