# references vs reverence

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### references
*noun · IPA /ˈɹɛf.(ə.)ɹən.sɪz/ · frequency rank #3,524*
plural of reference

### reverence
*noun · IPA /ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/ · frequency rank #21,915*
Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.

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