# fang vs fine

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### fang
*noun · IPA /ˈfæ̝ŋ/ · frequency rank #18,559*
A long, pointed canine tooth used for biting and tearing flesh.

### fine
*adjective · IPA /faɪn/ · frequency rank #586*
Senses referring to subjective quality.

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