# managed vs manger

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### managed
*verb · IPA /ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒd/ · frequency rank #1,797*
simple past and past participle of manage

### manger
*noun · IPA /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #29,363*
A trough in a stable or barn for animals to eat from.

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