# machine vs matching

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### machine
*noun · IPA /məˈʃiːn/ · frequency rank #1,346*
A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.

### matching
*verb · IPA /ˈmæt͡ʃɪŋ/ · frequency rank #6,071*
present participle and gerund of match

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