# destination vs distinction

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### destination
*noun · IPA /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ · frequency rank #4,751*
The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.

### distinction
*noun · IPA /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ · frequency rank #6,044*
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

## Source
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