# sack vs space

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sack
*noun · IPA /sæk/ · frequency rank #8,200*
A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel.

### space
*noun · IPA /speɪs/ · frequency rank #598*
Unlimited or generalized extent, physical or otherwise.

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