# real vs RSA

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### real
*adjective · IPA /ɹiːl/ · frequency rank #229*
True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.

### RSA
*noun · frequency rank #24,578*
Initialism of Responsible Service of Alcohol (a qualification and permit for bar staff).

## Source
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