# pillar vs pulsar

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pillar
*noun · IPA /ˈpɪlə/ · frequency rank #12,296*
A large post, often used as supporting architecture.

### pulsar
*noun · frequency rank #41,829*
A rotating neutron star that emits radio pulses periodically.

## Source
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