# execute vs executive

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### execute
*verb · IPA /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ · frequency rank #7,687*
To kill, especially as punishment for a capital crime.

### executive
*adjective · IPA /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ · frequency rank #1,425*
Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.

## Source
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