# glib vs glide

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### glib
*adjective · IPA /ɡlɪb/ · frequency rank #44,813*
Having a ready flow of words but lacking thought or understanding; superficial; shallow.

### glide
*verb · IPA /ˈɡlaɪd/ · frequency rank #18,836*
To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.

## Source
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