# petty vs poetry

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### petty
*adjective · IPA /ˈpɛt.i/ · frequency rank #6,394*
Having little or no importance.

### poetry
*noun · IPA /ˈpəʊ.ɪ.tɹi/ · frequency rank #3,646*
Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.

## Source
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