# bouncer vs bounded

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bouncer
*noun · IPA /ˈbaʊn.sə/ · frequency rank #24,683*
A member of security personnel employed by bars, nightclubs, etc. to decide who can enter, maintain order, and deal with patrons who cause trouble.

### bounded
*verb · IPA /ˈbaʊndɪd/ · frequency rank #14,901*
simple past and past participle of bound

## Source
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