# sedate vs senate

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sedate
*adjective · IPA /sɪˈdeɪt/ · frequency rank #39,081*
Remaining composed and dignified, and avoiding too much activity or excitement.

### senate
*noun · IPA /ˈsɛnɪt/ · frequency rank #1,673*
In some bicameral legislative systems, the upper house or chamber.

## Source
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