# multiple vs multiply

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### multiple
*determiner · IPA /ˈmʌltɪpəl/ · frequency rank #1,277*
More than one (followed by plural).

### multiply
*verb · IPA /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ · frequency rank #15,006*
To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).

## Source
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