# sensible vs sensibly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sensible
*adjective · IPA /ˈsɛn.sɪ.bəl/ · frequency rank #7,393*
Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason or wisdom, or reflecting such ability.

### sensibly
*adverb · IPA /ˈsɛnsəbli/ · frequency rank #31,757*
In a sensible manner; in a way that shows good sense.

## Source
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