# present vs prudent

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### present
*adjective · IPA /ˈpɹɛz.ənt/ · frequency rank #680*
Relating to now, for the time being; current.

### prudent
*adjective · IPA /ˈpɹuːdənt/ · frequency rank #17,006*
Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.

## Source
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