# budget vs buffet

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### budget
*noun · IPA /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ · frequency rank #1,593*
The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or timeframe.

### buffet
*noun · IPA /ˈbʊf.eɪ/ · frequency rank #14,079*
A counter or sideboard from which food and drinks are served or may be bought.

## Source
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