# severing vs severity

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### severing
*verb · IPA /ˈsɛvəɹɪŋ/ · frequency rank #36,338*
present participle and gerund of sever

### severity
*noun · IPA /sɪˈvɛɹɪti/ · frequency rank #11,114*
The state of being severe.

## Source
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