# pasting vs pitting

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pasting
*noun · IPA /ˈpeɪstɪŋ/ · frequency rank #37,147*
The act of applying paste to something, or affixing something using paste.

### pitting
*noun · frequency rank #29,038*
The formation of pits on a surface because of corrosion.

## Source
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