# plank vs play

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### plank
*noun · IPA /ˈplæŋk/ · frequency rank #15,884*
A long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.

### play
*verb · IPA /pleɪ/ · frequency rank #222*
To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

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