# pear vs play

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pear
*noun · IPA /pɛə/ · frequency rank #15,676*
An edible fruit produced by the pear tree, similar to an apple but typically elongated towards the stem.

### play
*verb · IPA /pleɪ/ · frequency rank #222*
To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

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