# greed vs greedy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### greed
*noun · IPA /ɡɹiːd/ · frequency rank #10,707*
A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.

### greedy
*adjective · IPA /ˈɡɹiːdi/ · frequency rank #10,376*
Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.

## Source
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