# caving vs cavity

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### caving
*noun · IPA /ˈkeɪvɪŋ/ · frequency rank #36,067*
The recreational sport of exploring caves.

### cavity
*noun · IPA /ˈkæv.ɪt.i/ · frequency rank #12,740*
A hole or hollow depression in a solid object.

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