# parting vs planting

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### parting
*noun · IPA /ˈpɑɹtɪŋ/ · frequency rank #17,918*
The act of parting or dividing; division; separation.

### planting
*noun · IPA /ˈplɑːntɪŋ/ · frequency rank #9,508*
A plant (or clipping) that has been freshly planted.

## Source
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