Which to use
“int” and “isn't” are a confusable English pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #9,770
- “int” frequency rank
- #376
- “isn't” frequency rank
- 10146
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | int | isn't |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | To die intentionally in a match by having oneself slain by enemy characters or structures so as to give resources to the opposing team | Contraction of is + not (negative auxiliary). |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set int and isn't apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
int and isn't are indexed as a confusable English pair. We have no recorded pronunciation or part of speech for both members, so the spelling overlap is what we can show you: they differ by 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 10146, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
int is recorded at frequency rank #9,770, classified as averb. isn't is at rank #376, tagged as averb, pronounced /ˈɪz.ənt/.
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 10146, this pair ranks #493,757 of 530,003 scored English confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of int vs isn't
Shared letters: int. Private to "int": -. Private to "isn't": s.
"int" · 3 letters · shape VCC · "isn't" · 4 letters · shape VCCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
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Remembering int vs isn't
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- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
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