# DS vs duo

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### DS
*noun · frequency rank #10,201*
Initialism of double strength.

### duo
*noun · IPA /ˈdjuː.əʊ/ · frequency rank #6,234*
Two people who work or collaborate together as partners; especially

## Source
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