# posturing vs pouring

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### posturing
*noun · frequency rank #32,976*
The assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.

### pouring
*verb · IPA /ˈpɔːɹɪŋ/ · frequency rank #8,843*
present participle and gerund of pour

## Source
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