# brush vs bus

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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.

### bus
*noun · IPA /bʌs/ · frequency rank #1,554*
A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads.

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