# postcode vs postpone

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### postcode
*noun · IPA /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/ · frequency rank #29,045*
A sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address to aid the sorting and delivery of post or mail.

### postpone
*verb · IPA /poʊstˈpoʊn/ · frequency rank #15,480*
To delay or put off an event, appointment, etc.

## Source
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