# dam vs DWP

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### dam
*noun · IPA /dæm/ · frequency rank #5,410*
A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding.

### DWP
*name · IPA /ˌdiːdʌbəljuːˈpiː/ · frequency rank #47,031*
Initialism of Department for Work and Pensions.

## Source
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