# spate vs sprite

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### spate
*noun · IPA /speɪt/ · frequency rank #37,701*
A (sudden) flood or inundation of water; specifically, a flood in or overflow of a river or other watercourse due to heavy rain or melting snow; (uncountable, archaic) flooding, inundation.

### sprite
*noun · IPA /spɹaɪt/ · frequency rank #22,824*
Any of various supernatural beings, loosely defined:

## Source
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