# brad vs bread

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### brad
*noun · IPA /bɹad/ · frequency rank #5,861*
A thin, small nail, with a slight projection at the top on one side instead of a head, or occasionally with a small domed head, similar to that of an escutcheon pin.

### bread
*noun · IPA /brɛd/ · frequency rank #2,981*
A foodstuff made by baking dough made from cereals.

## Source
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