# play vs polar

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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.

### polar
*adjective · IPA /ˈpəʊ.lə/ · frequency rank #7,594*
Of or having a pole or polarity, as:

## Source
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