# ledge vs liege

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ledge
*noun · IPA /lɛd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #16,956*
A narrow surface projecting horizontally from a wall, cliff, or other surface.

### liege
*noun · IPA /liːd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #30,862*
A free and independent person; specifically, a lord paramount; a sovereign.

## Source
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