# probable vs probate

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### probable
*adjective · IPA /ˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ · frequency rank #9,799*
Likely or most likely to be true.

### probate
*noun · IPA /ˈpɹəʊbeɪt/ · frequency rank #23,638*
The legal process of verifying the legality of a will.

## Source
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