# sharif vs sharpie

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sharif
*noun · frequency rank #17,484*
A traditional Arab tribal title for one who serves as the protector of the tribe and all tribal assets.

### sharpie
*noun · IPA /ˈʃɑɹpi/ · frequency rank #40,439*
An alert person.

## Source
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