# realm vs rear

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### realm
*noun · IPA /ɹɛlm/ · frequency rank #6,512*
A territory or state, as ruled by an absolute authority, especially by a king; a kingdom.

### rear
*verb · IPA /ɹɪɹ/ · frequency rank #3,449*
To bring up to maturity, as offspring; to educate; to instruct; to foster.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/realm-vs-rear