# on vs ore

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### on
*adjective · IPA /ɒn/ · frequency rank #13*
In the state of being active, functioning or operating.

### ore
*noun · IPA /oɹ/ · frequency rank #6,076*
Rock or other material that contains valuable or utilitarian materials; primarily a rock containing metals or gems for which it is typically mined and processed.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/on-vs-ore