# lake vs law

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lake
*noun · IPA /leɪk/ · frequency rank #1,564*
A large, landlocked stretch of water or similar liquid.

### law
*noun · IPA /lɔː/ · frequency rank #329*
The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-02.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/lake-vs-law