# nave vs nova

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### nave
*noun · IPA /neɪv/ · frequency rank #26,896*
The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances.

### nova
*noun · IPA /ˈnəʊ.və/ · frequency rank #8,069*
Any sudden brightening of a previously inconspicuous star.

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