# shortness vs soreness

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### shortness
*noun · frequency rank #33,846*
The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief.

### soreness
*noun · frequency rank #29,097*
The property, state, or condition of being sore; painfulness.

## Source
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