# document vs documents

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### document
*noun · IPA /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ · frequency rank #2,987*
An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

### documents
*noun · IPA /ˈdɑkjəmənts/ · frequency rank #2,291*
plural of document

## Source
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