# diode vs divide

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### diode
*noun · IPA /ˈdaɪ.əʊd/ · frequency rank #26,755*
An electronic device that allows current to flow in one direction only; used chiefly as a rectifier.

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

## Source
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