# consent vs content

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### consent
*verb · IPA /kənˈsɛnt/ · frequency rank #3,869*
To express willingness, to give permission.

### content
*adjective · IPA /kənˈtɛnt/ · frequency rank #1,071*
Satisfied, pleased, contented.

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