# cleanser vs clearer

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cleanser
*noun · frequency rank #26,721*
Someone or something that cleanses, such as a detergent.

### clearer
*noun · IPA /ˈklɪəɹə/ · frequency rank #10,665*
Someone who or something which clears.

## Source
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