# sobering vs soldering

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sobering
*adjective · frequency rank #33,023*
Causing more sober thought or concern.

### soldering
*verb · IPA /ˈsɑdəɹɪŋ/ · frequency rank #30,595*
present participle and gerund of solder

## Source
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