# leverage vs leveraged

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### leverage
*noun · IPA /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #8,568*
A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot.

### leveraged
*adjective · frequency rank #25,117*
Operating on leverage (borrowed funds).

## Source
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