# formal vs formed

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### formed
*verb · IPA /fɔːmd/ · frequency rank #2,112*
simple past and past participle of form

## Source
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