# limb vs lime

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### limb
*noun · IPA /lɪm/ · frequency rank #11,244*
A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).

### lime
*noun · IPA /laɪm/ · frequency rank #8,814*
Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

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