# grate vs gray

> 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.

### gray
*adjective · IPA /ɡɹeɪ/ · frequency rank #3,304*
Of a colour between black and white, having neutral hue and intermediate brightness.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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