# laced vs lard

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### laced
*adjective · IPA /leɪst/ · frequency rank #19,882*
Fastened with lace or laces (light cordage).

### lard
*noun · IPA /lɑːd/ · frequency rank #29,715*
Fat from the abdomen of a pig, especially as prepared for use in cooking or pharmacy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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