# range vs rare

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### range
*noun · IPA /ɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #793*
A line or series of mountains, buildings, etc.

### rare
*adjective · IPA /ɹɛ/ · frequency rank #1,772*
Very uncommon; scarce.

## Source
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