# linear vs lineman

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### linear
*adjective · IPA /ˈlɪni.ə/ · frequency rank #5,894*
Having the form of a line; straight or roughly straight; following a direct course.

### lineman
*noun · frequency rank #21,850*
A person who installs and repairs overhead cables (either power or telephone); a linesman.

## Source
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