# lake vs lope

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### lope
*verb · IPA /ləʊp/ · frequency rank #49,466*
To travel an easy pace with long strides.

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