# critical vs critically

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### critical
*adjective · IPA /ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kəl/ · frequency rank #1,559*
Inclined to find fault or criticize.

### critically
*adverb · IPA /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk.li/ · frequency rank #8,532*
In a critical manner; with, or in terms of, criticism.

## Source
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