# grate vs grates

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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.

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

## Source
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