# lame vs limb

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lame
*adjective · IPA /leɪm/ · frequency rank #7,707*
Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.

### limb
*noun · IPA /lɪm/ · frequency rank #11,244*
A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/lame-vs-limb