# experience vs experiences

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### experience
*noun · IPA /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ · frequency rank #541*
The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

### experiences
*noun · IPA /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ən.sɪz/ · frequency rank #2,733*
plural of experience

## Source
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