# mining vs minion

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mining
*noun · IPA /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/ · frequency rank #2,688*
The activity of removing valuable resources (often minerals) from the earth.

### minion
*noun · IPA /ˈmɪnjən/ · frequency rank #27,217*
A loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.

## Source
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