# call vs coil

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### call
*verb · IPA /kɔːl/ · frequency rank #287*
To reach out with one's voice.

### coil
*noun · IPA /kɔɪl/ · frequency rank #10,666*
Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.

## Source
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