# host vs hut

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### host
*noun · IPA /həʊst/ · frequency rank #1,758*
One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.

### hut
*noun · IPA /hʌt/ · frequency rank #9,054*
A small, simple one-storey dwelling or shelter, often with just one room, and generally built of readily available local materials.

## Source
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