# bough vs brush

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bough
*noun · IPA /baʊ/ · frequency rank #40,156*
A tree-branch, usually a primary one directly attached to the trunk.

### brush
*noun · IPA /bɹʌʃ/ · frequency rank #4,828*
An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including cleaning, painting, and arranging hair.

## Source
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