# malt vs mill

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### malt
*noun · IPA /mɒlt/ · frequency rank #16,964*
Malted grain (sprouted grain) (usually barley), used in brewing and otherwise.

### mill
*noun · IPA /mɪl/ · frequency rank #3,769*
A grinding apparatus for substances such as grains, seeds, etc. (Some are small and simple, and some are large and complex.)

## Source
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