# grading vs grating

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### grading
*verb · IPA /ˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ/ · frequency rank #15,621*
present participle and gerund of grade

### grating
*adjective · IPA /ˈɡɹeɪtɪŋ/ · frequency rank #24,175*
Harsh and unpleasant.

## Source
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