# scoop vs soup

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### scoop
*noun · IPA /skuːp/ · frequency rank #11,455*
Any cup-shaped or bowl-shaped tool, usually with a handle, used to lift and move loose or soft solid material.

### soup
*noun · IPA /suːp/ · frequency rank #5,629*
Any of various dishes commonly made by combining liquids, such as water or stock, with other ingredients, such as meat and vegetables, that contribute the food value, flavor, and texture.

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