# horse vs hove

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### horse
*noun · IPA /hɔːs/ · frequency rank #1,793*
A hoofed mammal, Equus ferus caballus, often used throughout history for riding and draft work.

### hove
*verb · IPA /həʊv/ · frequency rank #27,871*
To remain suspended in air, water etc.; to float, to hover.

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