# expect vs expert

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### expect
*verb · IPA /ɪkˈspɛkt/ · frequency rank #1,050*
To predict or believe that something will happen

### expert
*adjective · IPA /ˈɛk.spɜːt/ · frequency rank #2,677*
Extraordinary capable or knowledgeable.

## Source
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