# curses vs cursor

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### curses
*intj · IPA /ˈkɝsɪz/ · frequency rank #21,484*
Expression of annoyance or frustration.

### cursor
*noun · IPA /ˈkɜːsə/ · frequency rank #25,726*
A part of any of several scientific or measuring instruments that moves back and forth to indicate a position.

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