# decree vs degree

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### decree
*noun · IPA /dɪˈkɹiː/ · frequency rank #9,316*
An edict or law.

### degree
*noun · IPA /dɪˈɡɹiː/ · frequency rank #1,217*
A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university/college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.)

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