# lighting vs limiting

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lighting
*noun · IPA /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ · frequency rank #4,391*
The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided.

### limiting
*noun · IPA /ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/ · frequency rank #7,710*
A limitation.

## Source
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