# gaudy vs gauge

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gaudy
*adjective · IPA /ˈɡɔː.di/ · frequency rank #35,731*
Very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner.

### gauge
*noun · IPA /ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #6,912*
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard

## Source
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