# panty vs parity

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### panty
*noun · frequency rank #30,169*
Short trousers for men, or more usually boys.

### parity
*noun · IPA /ˈpæɹɪti/ · frequency rank #16,989*
Equality; comparability of strength or intensity.

## Source
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