# obligation vs obligations

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### obligation
*noun · IPA /ˌɒb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/ · frequency rank #6,390*
The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

### obligations
*noun · IPA /ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃənz/ · frequency rank #7,255*
plural of obligation

## Source
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