# office vs orifice

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### office
*noun · IPA /ˈɒf.ɪs/ · frequency rank #389*
A ceremonial duty or service, particularly

### orifice
*noun · IPA /ˈɒɹɪfɪs/ · frequency rank #38,533*
A mouth or aperture, such as of a tube, pipe, etc.; an opening.

## Source
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