# rank vs ring

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### rank
*adjective · IPA /ˈɹæŋk/ · frequency rank #3,388*
Strong; powerful; capable of acting or being used with great effect; energetic; vigorous; headstrong.

### ring
*noun · IPA /ɹɪŋ/ · frequency rank #1,644*
A solid object in the shape of a circle.

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