# skewer vs slower

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### skewer
*noun · IPA /ˈskjuː.ə/ · frequency rank #43,374*
A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.

### slower
*adjective · IPA /ˈsləʊə/ · frequency rank #7,398*
comparative form of slow: more slow

## Source
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