# inquiring vs inspiring

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### inquiring
*verb · IPA /ɪnˈkwaɪɹɪŋ/ · frequency rank #29,322*
present participle and gerund of inquire

### inspiring
*adjective · IPA /ɪnˈspaɪə.ɹɪŋ/ · frequency rank #6,697*
Providing inspiration; encouraging; stimulating.

## Source
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