# stately vs states

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### stately
*adjective · IPA /ˈsteɪtli/ · frequency rank #24,600*
Worthy of respect; dignified, regal.

### states
*noun · IPA /steɪts/ · frequency rank #282*
plural of state

## Source
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