Which to use
“reis” is a noun and “remiss” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #42,368
- “reis” frequency rank
- #46,142
- “remiss” frequency rank
- 88510
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | reis | remiss |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | The holder of an Ottoman military rank akin to that of naval captain. | At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set reis and remiss apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Our dataset has no pronunciation recorded for both members, so the reliable separator here is grammatical: reis is anoun and remissanadjective. On the page they differ by 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 88510, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
reis is recorded at frequency rank #42,368, classified as anoun. remiss is at rank #46,142, tagged as anadj, pronounced /ɹəˈmɪs/.
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 88510, this pair ranks #6,251 of 530,003 scored English confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of reis vs remiss
Shared letters: eirs. Private to "reis": -. Private to "remiss": m.
"reis" · 4 letters · shape CVVC · "remiss" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "reis" and "remiss" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "reis" or "remiss"?
Remembering reis vs remiss
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “reis”; for an adjective, it's “remiss”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “reis” entry
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