# sacred vs secret

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sacred
*adjective · IPA /ˈseɪkɹɪd/ · frequency rank #4,794*
Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy.

### secret
*noun · IPA /ˈsiː.kɹɪt/ · frequency rank #1,284*
A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/sacred-vs-secret