# party vs pay

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### party
*noun · IPA /ˈpɑː.ti/ · frequency rank #308*
A person or group of people constituting one side in a legal proceeding, such as in a legal action or a contract.

### 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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