# doorman vs dormant

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### doorman
*noun · frequency rank #37,427*
A person who holds open the door at the entryway (entrance) to a building, summons taxicabs, and provides an element of security; in apartment buildings, he also accepts deliveries and may perform certain concierge type services.

### dormant
*adjective · IPA /ˈdɔɹmənt/ · frequency rank #16,894*
Inactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended.

## Source
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