# runny vs runway

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### runny
*adjective · IPA /ˈɹʌni/ · frequency rank #31,326*
Fluid; readily flowing.

### runway
*noun · IPA /ˈɹʌnweɪ/ · frequency rank #8,086*
A defined, narrow section of land or an artificial structure used for access.

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