# platform vs platformer

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### platform
*noun · IPA /ˈplætfɔːm/ · frequency rank #2,170*
A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made.

### platformer
*noun · frequency rank #49,556*
A platform game.

## Source
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