# floated vs fluted

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### floated
*verb · IPA /ˈfləʊtɪd/ · frequency rank #16,916*
simple past and past participle of float

### fluted
*adjective · frequency rank #46,466*
Having flutes or grooves, either for decoration or to trim weight.

## Source
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