# grasp vs grease

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### grease
*noun · IPA /ɡɹis/ · frequency rank #10,855*
Animal fat in a melted or soft state.

## Source
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