# grime vs grope

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### grime
*noun · IPA /ɡɹaɪm/ · frequency rank #25,779*
Dirt, grease, soot, etc. that is ingrained and difficult to remove.

### grope
*verb · IPA /ɡɹəʊp/ · frequency rank #42,680*
To feel with or use the hands; to handle.

## Source
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