# hardcore vs hardware

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hardcore
*adjective · IPA /hɑː(ɹ)dˈkɔː(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #7,457*
Having an extreme dedication to a certain activity.

### hardware
*noun · IPA /ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ · frequency rank #4,307*
Fixtures, equipment, fasteners, tools, and devices used for general-purpose construction and repair of a structure or object. Also such equipment as sold as stock by a store of the same name, e.g. hardware store.

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