# rise vs rode

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### rise
*verb · IPA /ɹaɪz/ · frequency rank #1,645*
To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.

### rode
*verb · IPA /ɹəʊd/ · frequency rank #8,198*
simple past of ride

## Source
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