# shortage vs storage

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### shortage
*noun · IPA /ˈʃɔː(ɹ)tɪd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #8,203*
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.

### storage
*noun · IPA /ˈstɔː.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #2,646*
The act of storing goods; the state of being stored.

## Source
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