# encode vs erode

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### encode
*verb · IPA /ɪnˈkoʊd/ · frequency rank #30,781*
To convert (plain text) into code.

### erode
*verb · IPA /ɪˈɹəʊd/ · frequency rank #27,829*
To wear away by abrasion, corrosion, or chemical reaction.

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