# scare vs snore

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### scare
*noun · IPA /skɛə/ · frequency rank #6,413*
A minor fright.

### snore
*verb · IPA /snɔː/ · frequency rank #39,095*
To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.

## Source
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