# reset vs resin

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### reset
*verb · IPA /ɹiːˈsɛt/ · frequency rank #9,246*
To set back to the initial state.

### resin
*noun · IPA /ˈɹɛzɪn/ · frequency rank #12,850*
A viscous water-insoluble hydrocarbon exudate of certain plants, or such a substance as a component of a plant exudate; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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