# parole vs prose

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### parole
*noun · IPA /pəˈɹoʊl/ · frequency rank #9,933*
Originally, one's oath or word of honour, given as a condition of release from custody; now specifically, describing the release of a former prisoner under certain conditions, especially the promise of good behaviour.

### prose
*noun · IPA /ˈpɹəʊz/ · frequency rank #10,913*
Language, particularly written language, not intended as poetry.

## Source
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