# rein vs remain

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### rein
*noun · IPA /ɹeɪn/ · frequency rank #17,934*
A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, other animal or young child.

### remain
*noun · IPA /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ · frequency rank #1,574*
That which is left; relic; remainder.

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