# darling vs drying

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### darling
*noun · IPA /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ · frequency rank #6,125*
Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.

### drying
*verb · IPA /ˈdɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ · frequency rank #10,529*
present participle and gerund of dry

## Source
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