# crater vs craze

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### crater
*noun · IPA /ˈkɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #13,893*
A hemispherical pit created by the impact of a meteorite or other object.

### craze
*noun · IPA /kɹeɪz/ · frequency rank #18,283*
A strong habitual desire or fancy.

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