# gramps vs grates

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gramps
*noun · frequency rank #45,405*
Grandpa, grandfather.

### grates
*noun · IPA /ɡɹeɪts/ · frequency rank #43,675*
plural of grate

## Source
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