# contribution vs contributor

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### contribution
*noun · IPA /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ · frequency rank #4,009*
Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

### contributor
*noun · IPA /kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tɚ/ · frequency rank #10,834*
A benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.

## Source
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