# glide vs glint

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### glint
*noun · IPA /ɡlɪnt/ · frequency rank #44,227*
A short flash of light, usually when reflected off a shiny surface.

## Source
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