# pact vs pay

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pact
*noun · IPA /pækt/ · frequency rank #10,740*
An agreement; a compact; a covenant.

### pay
*verb · IPA /peɪ/ · frequency rank #390*
To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.

## Source
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