# friction vs function

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### friction
*noun · IPA /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ · frequency rank #11,033*
The rubbing of one object or surface against another.

### function
*noun · IPA /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ · frequency rank #1,720*
What something does or is used for.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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