# focus vs foetus

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### focus
*noun · IPA /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ · frequency rank #1,077*
A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge.

### foetus
*noun · frequency rank #37,932*
Alternative spelling of fetus.

## Source
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