# deploy vs deputy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### deploy
*verb · IPA /dɪˈplɔɪ/ · frequency rank #11,198*
To prepare and arrange (originally military unit or units, i.e., to array troops) for use.

### deputy
*noun · IPA /ˈdɛpjəti/ · frequency rank #2,726*
One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.

## Source
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