# deflate vs delete

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### deflate
*verb · IPA /diːˈfleɪt/ · frequency rank #46,415*
To remove air or some other gas from within an elastic container, e.g. a balloon or tyre.

### delete
*verb · IPA /dɪˈliːt/ · frequency rank #4,935*
To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.

## Source
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