# react vs ready

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### react
*verb · IPA /ɹiːˈækt/ · frequency rank #5,538*
To act in response.

### ready
*adjective · IPA /ˈɹɛd.i/ · frequency rank #532*
Prepared for immediate action or use.

## Source
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