# deluxe vs dilute

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### deluxe
*adjective · IPA /dəˈlʌks/ · frequency rank #10,837*
Very fine in quality or luxurious.

### dilute
*verb · IPA /daɪˈljuːt/ · frequency rank #22,951*
To make thinner by adding solvent to a solution, especially by adding water.

## Source
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