# slippage vs stoppage

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### slippage
*noun · IPA /ˈslɪpɪdʒ/ · frequency rank #46,180*
The act of slipping, especially from a secure location.

### stoppage
*noun · frequency rank #21,948*
A pause or halt of some activity.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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