# easel vs excel

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### easel
*noun · IPA /ˈiː.z(ə)l/ · frequency rank #42,618*
An upright frame, typically on three legs, for displaying or supporting something, such as an artist's canvas.

### excel
*verb · IPA /ɪkˈsɛl/ · frequency rank #10,691*
To surpass someone or something; to be better or do better than someone or something.

## Source
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