# speedy vs spend

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### speedy
*adjective · IPA /ˈspiː.di/ · frequency rank #12,144*
Proceeding with or characterized by high speed; rapid.

### spend
*verb · IPA /spɛnd/ · frequency rank #1,152*
To pay out (money).

## Source
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