# garden vs guarded

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### garden
*noun · IPA /ˈɡɑːd(ə)n/ · frequency rank #1,757*
An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

### guarded
*verb · IPA /ˈɡɑɹdɪd/ · frequency rank #12,431*
simple past and past participle of guard

## Source
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