# lever vs lower

> 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.

### lower
*adjective · IPA /ˈləʊ.ə/ · frequency rank #812*
comparative form of low: more low

## Source
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