# haze vs hike

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### haze
*noun · IPA /heɪz/ · frequency rank #16,723*
Very fine solid particles (smoke, dust) or liquid droplets (moisture) suspended in the air, slightly limiting visibility. (Compare fog, mist.)

### hike
*noun · IPA /haɪk/ · frequency rank #7,696*
A long walk, usually for pleasure or exercise.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-02.
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