# lifespan vs linesman

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lifespan
*noun · IPA /ˈlaɪf.spæn/ · frequency rank #17,889*
The length of time for which an organism lives.

### linesman
*noun · frequency rank #47,729*
An assistant referee.

## Source
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