# manage vs massage

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### manage
*verb · IPA /ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #2,798*
To direct or be in charge of.

### massage
*noun · IPA /ˈmæsɑː(d)ʒ/ · frequency rank #7,028*
The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.

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