# device vs divide

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### device
*noun · IPA /dɪˈvaɪs/ · frequency rank #2,150*
Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

### divide
*verb · IPA /dɪˈvaɪd/ · frequency rank #5,876*
To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.

## Source
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