# foray vs formal

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### foray
*noun · IPA /ˈfɒɹ.eɪ/ · frequency rank #27,464*
A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.

### formal
*adjective · IPA /ˈfɔɹməl/ · frequency rank #3,300*
In accordance with established forms.

## Source
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