# pied vs ppd

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pied
*adjective · IPA /paɪd/ · frequency rank #28,328*
Having two or more colors, especially black and white.

### ppd
*adjective · frequency rank #39,968*
Abbreviation of postpaid (“having the cost of postage already paid”).

## Source
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