# inc vs inn

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### inc
*verb · frequency rank #1,760*
Abbreviation of increase.

### inn
*noun · IPA /ɪn/ · frequency rank #6,369*
Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/inc-vs-inn