# gauge vs grudge

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### grudge
*noun · IPA /ɡɹʌd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #18,842*
Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to perceived mistreatment.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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