# magma vs mega

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### magma
*noun · IPA /ˈmæɡ.mə/ · frequency rank #22,735*
A mixture of molten silicate rock, crystals, and gas within the earth, which may be erupted as lava or cool in place to form igneous intrusions.

### mega
*adjective · IPA /ˈmɛɡə/ · frequency rank #6,934*
Very large.

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