# lever vs Lewes

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lever
*noun · IPA /ˈliː.və/ · frequency rank #12,271*
A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion.

### Lewes
*name · IPA /ˈluː.ɪs/ · frequency rank #34,958*
A surname.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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