# mean vs medal

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mean
*verb · IPA /miːn/ · frequency rank #274*
To intend.

### medal
*noun · IPA /ˈmɛdəl/ · frequency rank #3,704*
A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/mean-vs-medal