# pasture vs posture

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pasture
*noun · IPA /ˈpɑːs.tjə/ · frequency rank #18,151*
Land, specifically, an open field, on which livestock is kept for feeding.

### posture
*noun · IPA /ˈpɒst͡ʃə/ · frequency rank #12,123*
The way a person holds and positions their body.

## Source
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