# forge vs forgive

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### forge
*noun · IPA /fɔːd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #9,901*
A furnace or hearth where metals are heated prior to hammering them into shape.

### forgive
*verb · IPA /fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ · frequency rank #4,672*
To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against.

## Source
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