# mouse vs move

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mouse
*noun · IPA /maʊs/ · frequency rank #4,255*
A rodent, typically having a small body, dark fur, and a long tail.

### move
*verb · IPA /muːv/ · frequency rank #447*
To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

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