# ready vs reap

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### reap
*verb · IPA /ɹiːp/ · frequency rank #14,394*
To cut (for example a grain) with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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