# erode vs evoke

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### evoke
*verb · IPA /ɪˈvəʊk/ · frequency rank #20,348*
To call out; to draw out or bring forth.

## Source
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