# gloss vs goes

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gloss
*noun · IPA /ɡlɒs/ · frequency rank #15,620*
A surface shine or luster.

### goes
*verb · IPA /ɡəʊz/ · frequency rank #606*
third-person singular simple present indicative of go

## Source
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