# competes vs computer

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### competes
*verb · IPA /kəmˈpiːts/ · frequency rank #21,756*
third-person singular simple present indicative of compete

### computer
*noun · IPA /kəmˈpjuːtə/ · frequency rank #1,136*
A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one for personal or home use employed for manipulating text or graphics, accessing the Internet, or playing games or media.

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