# roar vs roast

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### roar
*verb · IPA /ɹɔː/ · frequency rank #11,282*
To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.

### roast
*verb · IPA /ɹoʊst/ · frequency rank #8,721*
To cook food by heating in an oven or over a fire without covering, resulting in a crisp, possibly even slightly charred appearance.

## Source
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