# intercom vs interim

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### intercom
*noun · frequency rank #33,287*
An independent, telephonic communication system, set up around and throughout a building, complex, or residence, typically for access control.

### interim
*adjective · IPA /ˈɪntəɹɪm/ · frequency rank #7,144*
Transitional.

## Source
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