# statue vs stratum

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### statue
*noun · IPA /ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː/ · frequency rank #6,186*
A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting.

### stratum
*noun · IPA /ˈstɹɑː.təm/ · frequency rank #43,396*
One of several parallel horizontal layers of material arranged one on top of another.

## Source
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