# seine vs shrine

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### seine
*noun · IPA /seɪn/ · frequency rank #23,389*
A long net having floats attached at the top and sinkers (weights) at the bottom, used in shallow water for catching fish.

### shrine
*noun · IPA /ʃɹaɪ̯n/ · frequency rank #10,768*
A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.

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