Which to use
“mahi” is a noun and “maim” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #39,904
- “mahi” frequency rank
- #44,918
- “maim” frequency rank
- 84822
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | mahi | maim |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | the work required to complete a task | To wound seriously; to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set mahi and maim apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Our dataset has no pronunciation recorded for both members, so the reliable separator here is grammatical: mahi is anoun and maimaverb. On the page they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 84822, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
mahi is recorded at frequency rank #39,904, classified as anoun. maim is at rank #44,918, tagged as averb, pronounced /meɪm/.
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 84822, this pair ranks #11,413 of 530,003 scored English confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of mahi vs maim
Shared letters: aim. Private to "mahi": h. Private to "maim": -.
"mahi" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "maim" · 4 letters · shape CVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "mahi" and "maim" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "mahi" or "maim"?
Remembering mahi vs maim
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “mahi”; for a verb, it's “maim”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “mahi” entry
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