# diversify vs diversion

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### diversify
*verb · IPA /daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.faɪ/ · frequency rank #23,515*
To make (something) diverse or varied in form or quality; to give variety to (something) to distinguish by numerous aspects or differences.

### diversion
*noun · IPA /dɪˈvɝʒən/ · frequency rank #14,744*
A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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