# preserve vs preserves

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### preserve
*noun · IPA /pɹəˈzɜːv/ · frequency rank #5,250*
A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.

### preserves
*noun · frequency rank #18,164*
Spectacles to protect the eyes from strong light, etc.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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