# lee vs Lt

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lee
*noun · IPA /liː/ · frequency rank #1,905*
A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.

### Lt
*noun · frequency rank #5,608*
Abbreviation of lieutenant, particularly as used in a title.

## Source
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