# pate vs peace

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pate
*noun · IPA /peɪt/ · frequency rank #33,784*
The head, particularly the top or crown.

### peace
*noun · IPA /piːs/ · frequency rank #1,024*
A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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