# STD vs suds

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### STD
*noun · frequency rank #16,797*
Initialism of sexually transmitted disease.

### suds
*noun · IPA /sʌdz/ · frequency rank #49,655*
Lather; foam or froth formed by mixing soap and water.

## Source
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