# settle vs subtle

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### settle
*verb · IPA /ˈsɛ.təl/ · frequency rank #3,847*
To conclude or resolve (something):

### subtle
*adjective · IPA /ˈsʌtl̩/ · frequency rank #6,301*
Senses relating to tangible things.

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