# fact vs fair

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### fact
*noun · IPA /fækt/ · frequency rank #371*
Something actual as opposed to invented.

### fair
*adjective · IPA /fɛə/ · frequency rank #1,104*
Beautiful, of a pleasing appearance, with a pure and fresh quality.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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