# ides vs idle

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ides
*noun · IPA /aɪdz/ · frequency rank #44,856*
The notional full-moon day of a Roman month, occurring on the 15th day of the four original 31-day months (March, May, Quintilis or July, and October) and on the 13th day of all other months.

### idle
*adjective · IPA /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ · frequency rank #11,235*
Empty, vacant.

## Source
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