# contract vs counteract

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### contract
*noun · IPA /ˈkɒntɹækt/ · frequency rank #1,216*
An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

### counteract
*noun · IPA /ˈkaʊntəɹˌækt/ · frequency rank #22,630*
An action performed in opposition to another action.

## Source
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