# prefect vs prevent

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### prefect
*noun · IPA /ˈpɹiːfɛkt/ · frequency rank #25,891*
An official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc.

### prevent
*verb · IPA /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ · frequency rank #1,701*
To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

## Source
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