# envelope vs enveloped

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### envelope
*noun · IPA /ˈɛnvələʊp/ · frequency rank #8,786*
A paper or cardboard wrapper used to enclose small, flat items, especially letters, for mailing.

### enveloped
*verb · IPA /ɛnˈvɛləpt/ · frequency rank #31,965*
simple past and past participle of envelop

## Source
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