# phew vs pier

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### phew
*intj · IPA /fjuː/ · frequency rank #24,271*
Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.

### pier
*noun · IPA /pɪə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #9,380*
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.

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