# clown vs con

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### clown
*noun · IPA /klaʊn/ · frequency rank #7,896*
A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.

### con
*verb · IPA /kɒn/ · frequency rank #4,434*
To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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