# mean vs meth

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### meth
*noun · IPA /mɛθ/ · frequency rank #12,640*
Methamphetamine, especially in the form of the crystalline hydrochloride.

## Source
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