# crib vs cry

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### crib
*noun · IPA /kɹɪb/ · frequency rank #15,379*
A baby’s bed with high, often slatted, often moveable sides, suitable for a child who has outgrown a cradle or bassinet.

### cry
*verb · IPA /kɹaɪ/ · frequency rank #2,525*
To shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness.

## Source
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