# disciple vs discipline

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### disciple
*noun · IPA /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/ · frequency rank #17,594*
A person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others.

### discipline
*noun · IPA /ˈdɪsɪplɪn/ · frequency rank #4,847*
A controlled behaviour; self-control.

## Source
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