# grasp vs grate

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### grasp
*verb · IPA /ɡɹɑːsp/ · frequency rank #7,455*
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.

### grate
*noun · IPA /ɡɹeɪt/ · frequency rank #23,284*
A horizontal metal grill through which liquid, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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