# fiery vs finely

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### fiery
*adjective · IPA /ˈfaɪəɹi/ · frequency rank #13,515*
Of or relating to fire.

### finely
*adverb · IPA /ˈfaɪnli/ · frequency rank #14,537*
So as to produce a fine texture; into small, thin, or delicate pieces.

## Source
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