# patio vs polio

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### patio
*noun · IPA /ˈpæt.i.əʊ/ · frequency rank #16,297*
A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.

### polio
*noun · IPA /ˈpəʊljəʊ/ · frequency rank #20,461*
Abbreviation of poliomyelitis.

## Source
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