# funnel vs funnily

> 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.

### funnily
*adverb · IPA /ˈfʌnəli/ · frequency rank #39,822*
In a funny or amusing manner.

## Source
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