# serine vs strive

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### serine
*noun · frequency rank #45,078*
A nonessential amino acid, CH₂OH.CH(NH₂)COOH, found in most animal proteins, notably silk.

### strive
*verb · IPA /ˈstɹaɪv/ · frequency rank #10,942*
To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.

## Source
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