# pill vs pin

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pill
*noun · IPA /pɪl/ · frequency rank #6,821*
A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.

### pin
*noun · IPA /pɪn/ · frequency rank #4,475*
A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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