# repaint vs repair

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### repaint
*verb · IPA /ɹiːˈpeɪnt/ · frequency rank #46,731*
To paint anew or again, especially if recently painted.

### repair
*verb · IPA /ɹɪˈpɛə/ · frequency rank #3,582*
To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.

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