# Pete vs plate

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Pete
*name · IPA /piːt/ · frequency rank #5,898*
A diminutive of the male given name Peter.

### plate
*noun · IPA /ˈpleɪ̯t/ · frequency rank #2,751*
A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.

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