# linear vs lineup

> 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.

### lineup
*noun · IPA /ˈlaɪn.ʌp/ · frequency rank #6,706*
A physical or photographic queue of people allegedly involved in a crime, allowing a witness to identify them.

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