# range vs ravage

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### ravage
*verb · IPA /ˈɹævɪd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #48,444*
To devastate, destroy or lay waste to something.

## Source
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