# seep vs sweet

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### seep
*verb · IPA /siːp/ · frequency rank #37,680*
To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.

### sweet
*adjective · IPA /swiːt/ · frequency rank #1,322*
Tasting of sugars.

## Source
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