# function vs functions

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### functions
*noun · IPA /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/ · frequency rank #2,998*
plural of function

## Source
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