# funnel vs funnier

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### funnel
*noun · IPA /ˈfʌnəl/ · frequency rank #15,618*
A utensil in the shape of an inverted hollow cone terminating in a narrow pipe, for channeling liquids or granular material; typically used when transferring said substances from any container into ones with a significantly smaller opening.

### funnier
*adjective · IPA /ˈfʊn.ɪə/ · frequency rank #16,923*
comparative form of funny: more funny

## Source
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