# overture vs overturn

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### overture
*noun · IPA /ˈəʊvətjʊə/ · frequency rank #28,659*
An opening; a recess or chamber.

### overturn
*verb · IPA /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈtɜː(ɹ)n/ · frequency rank #21,890*
To turn over, capsize or upset.

## Source
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