# ether vs ethos

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ether
*noun · IPA /ˈiː.θə/ · frequency rank #17,131*
The substance formerly supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere above the clouds, in particular as a medium breathed by deities.

### ethos
*noun · IPA /ˈiːθɒs/ · frequency rank #19,079*
The character or fundamental values of a person, people, culture, or movement.

## Source
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