# lash vs lease

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lash
*noun · IPA /læʃ/ · frequency rank #17,657*
The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.

### lease
*noun · IPA /liːs/ · frequency rank #5,432*
An interest in land granting exclusive use or occupation of real estate for a limited period; a leasehold.

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