# gear vs gem

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gear
*noun · IPA /ɡɪə/ · frequency rank #3,234*
Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.

### gem
*noun · IPA /d͡ʒɛm/ · frequency rank #8,670*
A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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