# linen vs loner

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### linen
*noun · IPA /ˈlɪnɪn/ · frequency rank #12,805*
Thread or cloth made from flax fiber.

### loner
*noun · IPA /ˈloʊnɚ/ · frequency rank #26,495*
One who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of others.

## Source
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