# lard vs load

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### load
*noun · IPA /loʊd/ · frequency rank #2,587*
A burden; a weight to be carried.

## Source
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