# hinge vs hong

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hinge
*noun · IPA /ˈhɪnd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #19,106*
A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc.

### hong
*verb · frequency rank #2,838*
past of hang

## Source
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